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The '''Talking Books Program''' is part of the [[Library of Congress]]' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). Persons who are blind and visually/physically impaired may qualify for books paid for by the state through this program. Persons with reading disabilities may also qualify in certain cases. Materials are shipped postage-free using the Free Matter for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Mail.<ref> http://www.loc.gov/nls/</ref>

The '''Talking Books Program''' is part of the [[Library of Congress]]' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). Persons who are blind and visually/physically impaired may qualify for books paid for by the state through this program. Persons with reading disabilities may also qualify in certain cases. Materials are shipped postage-free using the Free Matter for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Mail.<ref>http://www.loc.gov/nls/</ref>

Talking Books are currently available in four-track cassette format.  However, NLS is beginning a new digital download pilot project for books. <ref>https://www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb/</ref>  

Talking Books are currently available in four-track cassette format.  However, NLS is beginning a new digital download pilot project for books.<ref>https://www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb/</ref>  

Persons interested in learning about more library related resources for visually impaired or physically handicapped individuals can visit various internet related blogs on the topics.  An example of such a blog is one written by the Talking Books Librarian.<ref> http://talkingbookslibrarian.blogspot.com/</ref>

Persons interested in learning about more library related resources for visually impaired or physically handicapped individuals can visit various internet related blogs on the topics.  An example of such a blog is one written by the Talking Books Librarian.<ref>http://talkingbookslibrarian.blogspot.com/</ref>

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[[Category: Education]]

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