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NLS Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker February 20

The topic for the Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker program on Thursday, February 20, 2025, will be Book Management in the My Talking Books Skill.

The program will start with a brief discussion, demonstration, and presentation.

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TechAccess/ATAP Assistive Technology Awareness Expo

Attendee registration for the event is now OPEN! Admission is free, but register in advance for a chance to win a prize!

Together, TechACCESS and ATAP Partners are thrilled to host our first

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Many Faces of BARD, February 13

The next session of The Many Faces of BARD program, Thursday, February 13, 2025, will be An Open Forum: An Hour of Answers to Your Questions from the Experts.

There will not be a presentation, just a full hour of answers to your questions about anything related to BARD.

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Reading Across RI - 2025 Center for the Book Kickoff

There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib, A poignant reflection on basketball, life, and home from the National Book Award finalist of A Little Devil in America.

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BARD Express Software Update Released

NLS has released a software update to BARD Express. Version 3.1.2 has been tested with the three latest versions of JAWS and NVDA and includes several improvements:

    OSCIL Lunch and Learn Workshop, Feb. 26

    Learn about Americans with Disabilities Act regulations pertaining to service animals. The 211 Van will also be present to assist with a variety of resource needs.

    Outlining the titles of the ADA, they will provide the definition of a service animal, identify what is the difference between service animals and emoti