Services for Books
Bookshare
480 South California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 352-0198 | Fax: (650) 475-1066
Email info@bookshare.org
Bookshare.org is an online library that enables members who have visual impairments, reading, or other print disabilities to legally share thousands of accessible electronic books and periodicals. An annual subscription fee is required for non-students. Bookshare Members download books and magazines in a compressed, encrypted file. They then read the material using adaptive technology, typically software that reads the book aloud (text-to-speech) and/or displays the text of the book on a computer screen, or Braille access device. Apps are also available for iOS and Android devices.
Learning Ally
20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Member Services: (800) 221-4792 – Washington DC Studio: 202-244-8990
Email custserv@learningally.org
Learning Ally, formerly RFB&D, is a national organization providing audio textbooks, library services and educational resources to those who cannot read standard print because of a visual, physical, or perceptual disability. Learning Ally specializes in textbooks and books needed in various professions. Books are produced in digital format and can be played on specialized talking book players and apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets. A membership fee is required.
Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Email info@hadley.edu
700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093-2554
(847) 446-8111 | Toll Free: (800) 323-4238
National Braille Press – 888-965-8965
88 Saint Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115-4312
National Braille Press produces a wide variety of books, including material on cooking, health, and tutorials on PC software, iPhones and iPads. Most of their publications are available in hardcopy Braille, downloadable Braille, Daisy audio or Microsoft Word formats.
Smart Phone and Tablet Training
AppleVis.com – community site for blind and low-vision users of Mac computers, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
AppleVis contains discussion forums, podcasts, and reviews of the accessibility of thousands of apps for iOS and Mac.
AccessibleAndroid.com – Community of blind users of Google tablets and Android cell phones
How-to guides, podcasts, and links to help you get the most out of your Android device.
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State Affiliates
Alaska Library Services
The Utah State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers free library services to Alaskans unable to read or handle ordinary books and magazines because of a visual or physical disability. The Library provides a variety of materials on popular subjects, current events, and best sellers, available in large print and Braille. Thousands of audio books and magazines are available on digital cartridges and by downloading from the National Library Service's BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) website.
To receive help with signing up, Alaskans should call the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 907-248-7770. For problems with current service, call the Utah State Library at 800-453-4293. Patrons may browse online or have materials mailed free of charge. The library also provides players and selected accessories.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress | BARD Express Windows software for downloading books
NFB Training Centers
COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND
Julie Deden, Director | 303-778-1130 | Toll Free: 800-401-4632 | Fax: 303-778-1598
2233 West Shepperd Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80120
Email Julie Deden
LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND
Pam Allen, Director | 318-251-2891 | Toll Free: 800-234-4166
101 South Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270
Email Director Pam Allen