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American Foundation for the Blind, New York, NY. – 1979
This report, which summarizes a series of studies conducted to ascertain the extent to which visually impaired persons use the programs of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the blind and physically handicapped (NLS), presents an overview of findings concerning the size and demographic characteristics of the household target…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Federal Programs, Library Services
Download full textCylke, Frank Kurt – 2002
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, administers a free national library program of Braille and recorded materials for eligible individuals residing in the United States or for citizens living abroad. Under a special provision of the U.S. copyright law and with the permission of authors…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Disabilities, Federal Programs
Gibson, Merrillyn, Comp. – 1981
This circular lists 384 magazines produced in media suitable for use by persons who are unable to read conventional print materials. The media included are braille, cassette, disc, large type, Moon type, and open-reel tape. The entry for each title gives frequency of publication, medium or media in which it is available, method or methods by which…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, Braille
Berkowitz, Marvin; And Others – 1979
This report, which summarizes a series of studies conducted to ascertain the extent to which visually impaired persons use the programs of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), explains the survey methodology used and presents an overview of findings concerning characteristics, activities,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Blindness, Braille, Federal Programs
Martin, Thomas J.; And Others – 1992
This discussion paper identifies how the New England Facility could be established to offer service for the blind and physically handicapped. Following a premise which outlines typical library services, the New England Facility is described in terms of its approach to service; facility size (total square footage); staffing needs and…
Descriptors: Braille, Budgets, Federal Programs, Library Facilities
Neff, Evaline B. – 1990
One in a series of published reports on selected Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) program areas, this report presents the record of accomplishments in library services to the disabled during fiscal year 1987 nationwide, including programs in Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The typical services reported include the recordings…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Div. for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1989
The National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, administers a free national library program for persons with visual or physical handicaps who cannot use normal print materials. The following features of this service are discussed: (1) types of materials chosen (full-length books and magazines for…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Audiodisks, Audiotape Recordings
