Tag Archives: Accessible Books and Publications

SightConnection

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A nonprofit organization that sells magnifiers, CCTVs, keyboards, and other items adapted for visually impaired people. Contact Info: 9709 Third Avenue, NE #100 Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: 800-458-4888; 206-525-5556 Email: store@sightconnection.org Website: http://www.sightconnection.com  

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National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped: Library of Congress

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

A free library program of braille and audio material circulated to eligible borrowers – an excellent resource for audio books for school-age children. Contact Info: Phone: 800-424-8567 Email: nls@loc.gov Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls  

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Learning Ally

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Produces accessible educational materials for students with visual impairments, with titles available in every subject area and grade level, from kindergarten through graduate studies. Contact Info: 20 Roszel Road Princeton NJ 08540 Phone: 800-221-4792 800-221-1098 Email: bvidialogue@LearningAlly.org Website: http://www.learningally.org  

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Bookshare

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

An accessible online library making the world of print accessible to people with disabilities. Contact Info: 480 South California Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 Phone: 650-352-0198 Website: http://www.bookshare.org

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American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Manufactures educational aids for blind and visually impaired persons, has an educational research program, sells books in braille, large print, disk and cassette and offers a database for locating textbooks and other materials in accessible media. Adaptive sports equipment is also available through the APH store. … Continue reading →

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PRO-ED, Inc.

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Albinism Librarian

Publishes standardized tests (assessments), books (resource and reference texts), curricular and therapy materials and professional journals. Contact Info: 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, TX 78757-6897 Phone: 800-897-3202 (local) 512-451-3246 Email: info@proedinc.com Website: http://www.proedinc.com  

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