Talking Books Librarian

One great source of information about the latest low-vision products, services, and events is the Talking Books Librarian blog. The Talking Books Librarian keeps up-to-date on all types of information for people with low-vision and senior citizens. Some of her recent updates include articles on guide dogs, tax credits for persons with disabilities, and the Amazon Kindle.

Visit the Talking Books Librarian blog at http://talkingbookslibrarian.blogspot.com/

Audio and Large Print Bibles

There are two sources for free audio and large print Bibles for the visually-impaired.

Aurora Ministries provides materials for print-handicapped individuals, and offers the New King James, the King James, and the International Children's Bible. They have an order form that requires a certification from your doctor or Talking Book Library. The Talking Book Center is happy to order an audio-Bible on our patrons' behalf.

You can contact Aurora at:
Audio Bibles for the Blind
P.O. Box 621
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 748-3031
bibles@auroraministries.org
http://www.auroraministries.org/


Christian Record Services for the Blind also offers the King James Bible in large print or on cassette. In addition to the Bible, CRS offers Bible study materials, Christian magazine subscriptions, and a lending library. They offer materials in large print, audiobook, and Braille.

Christian Record Services requires an application with proof of disability from your doctor, social worker, teacher, or Talking Book Library. The Talking Book Center is happy to help our patrons with the certification requirement.

You can reach Christian Record Services at:
PO Box 6097
Lincoln NE 68506
(402) 488-0981
info@christianrecord.org
http://www.christianrecord.org/

AMAC - Alternative Media Access Center

The University System of Georgia has a department dedicated to students with print-disabilities. The Alternative Media Access Center, or AMAC, is available to any student attending a college or university in the University System of Georgia who needs their study materials in an alternative format.

Course materials such as textbooks, syllabi, and study packets can be converted to audio CDs, Braille, or e-files. AMAC also provides training and support for students using assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, tactile graphs, and tape recorders. There is a library of online how-to videos as well as one-on-one help available.

AMAC can also help students borrow materials from other print-disability resources such as Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. This service is free to any eligible student.

You can read more about the service at http://www.amac.uga.edu/index.php or contact them by phone at 706-369-5830.

AMAC recently received a White Cane Award from the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia in recognition of their works. They were commended on their support of the visually-impaired in a post-secondary educational setting.

You can read about the award in the Athens-Banner Herald Business Section for Sunday, December 7, 2008: http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/120708/bus_364112711.shtml