10/31/2023 - 15:37

Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest

Save the Date & Get Reading List Ready; Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.

The National Federation of the Blind is proud to partner with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults for the 2023-2024 

10/20/2023 - 11:24

NLS Delay of Calendars and Magazines

Due to various production issues, NLS is experiencing delays in distribution of calendars and magazines.

Distribution of 2023 braille pocket and wall calendars has been significantly delayed. Patrons should expect to receive 2023 calendars by December.

10/19/2023 - 10:30

NLS 1st Music Section Meeting via Zoom

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. EDT for “Time Out for ‘Take Five’,” the first quarterly NLS Music Notes meeting

NLS Music Section Head Juliette Appold and Music Reader Services Librarian Brian McCurdy will discuss the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s “Take Five” and its rel

10/10/2023 - 13:18

Veterans Be Aware of PACT Act Scam

Scammers are taking advantage of new opportunities to commit fraud. There has been an increase in scams since introducing the new law last year.

Be on the lookout for PACT Act-related phishing emails and calls targeting Veterans to access their 

10/04/2023 - 14:28

The Many Faces of BARD

The topic for the October 12, 2023, Many Faces of BARD program will be the BARD 2.0 website, An Introduction and Demonstration. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

After the demonstration, NLS staff will take questions about the demonstration or anything else relating to BARD.

10/03/2023 - 15:34

VoiceOver Pro Tips for Mac

Wednesdays October 4 through November 8, 2 - 4 PM Eastern provided online by Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Books Library New York

This workshop series is for Intermediate to Advanced Mac users who want to take their skills to the next level.  Proficiency in VoiceOver is requir