Christian blind mission talking book library

Last year, we protected 29 million people from blinding diseases. This free service is available through a network of cooperating libraries to residents of the united states, or american citizens living abroad, who have a visual impairment or physical disability. It offers nearly 6,500 christian and wholesome fiction books in braille, large print, or in recorded format. Dont forget to try out our iphone and android apps to listen to your library on your phone. National library service for the blind and print disabled downloadable books and magazines bard. Read on a wide variety of devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, mp3 players, and assistive technology devices get unlimited access to school books, popular books, childrens books, and more. Learning disabilities information and resources a guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals. Information on talking books that blind and vision impaired people can listen to. The digital talking book player is provided by the the library of congress national library service for the blind. The best books change our perspective on the world books like the ones in our talking books library that are lifechanging for our members. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library. Restored sight to 605,443 people through cataract surgery. Our dedicated team of volunteer narrators and technicians have produced over 2,500. The nebraska library commission talking book and braille service recording studios are available for spokenword recording.

The tdk australian audio book awards were established by the national library of australia in 1988 and sponsored by tdk from 1991. Fresno county public library talking book library for. Fill out the online application form, print it, have it certified and mail or fax it to the talking book library form cannot be submitted online. The shadow of the galilean audiobook on cassette, 1989. Apr 11, 2011 the talking book library was introduced five years later.

The new york state talking book and braille library tbbl is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate new york who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Arizona state braille and talking book library volunteer. Mission and values the mission statement and values of the california state library. Driven by christian values, we tackle poverty, prevent blindness, improve health and change the lives of disabled people. Dec, 2006 within the next few months, lutheran blind mission lbm expects to produce the new hymnal, lutheran service book, in both largetype and braille versions. Our speedy ondemand service means your books are delivered to your door free of charge. Talking book library is a nonprofit organization that produces christian themed audio books for those who are unable to read standard print material. Cbm formerly christian blind mission is an international christian development organization, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. Cbm christian blind mission works in 80 of the worlds poorest countries to prevent disabilities and offer life changing services to children and adults with disabilities. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. Here is a link to an article written by the perkins school for the blind.

Christian blind mission international is rated 4 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. The mission of audio bibles for the blind is to make gods word, the bible, available to. Runs the whitney library for the blind and the adriene resource center for. Christian blind mission international inc guidestar. Audio producer christian blind mission talking book library, 2008. Arizona talking book library talking book library director machine services supervisor outreach volunteer manager. Talking book program tslac texas state library and. Ctbl news spring 2019 colorado talking book library. National association for the blind delhi is a leading provider of education and training services to blind, low vision, deaf blind and the multidisabled of all age groups. Applications for lbph services and accessories applications for free library service and digital talking book player accessories are listed below. The talking book and braille library provides materials to any hoosier who cannot use regular print because of a visual or physical disability, at no cost. The handmaids tale db 24695 is available on bard as well as through our talking book service. The mission of is to be one of the mosttrusted places on.

Make reading easier with talking books for blind and low. National association for the blind delhi is a leading provider of education and training services to blind, low vision, deafblind and the multidisabled of all age groups. Talking book library was established in 1986 by christian blind mission international, and became a separate charitable organization in 2014. The lutheran library for the blind is north americas largest christian lending library. We have received the best institution award from president of india and international award for excellence from msje, government of india. Alternative formats, auxiliary aids, services, and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Lutheran blind mission to offer largetype, braille hymnals. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. The library serves residents who live in new york city and long island. Subscribe to our enewsletter open book for news about great books, accessible reading, and more. Charity navigator rating for christian blind mission. Degering succeeded rees as christian record manager in 1949.

Apr 29, 2015 talking books national library services for the blind provides audio and braille books and magazines to the blind. National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. If standard print has become difficult for you, a friend, or a family member, please fill out a certified application or call 8009929012 for more information. Louisbased lbm is an lcms mission agency that offers free blindministry resources and operates a lending library of books, bible studies, and other christian resources in an effort to help. Cbm released a new application to promote inclusion of persons with.

Donors approached the mission about making christian audio available to them. Its mission is to help blind people achieve greater independence, dignity and selfconfidence through the use of seeing eye dogs. About the andrew heiskell braille and talking book library. Cbm christian blind mission australia free online talking books for. Recorded materials loaned free by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress, are available on digital talking book cartridges and audiocassettes. If you need help using bard, please email our library staff. Talking books national library services for the blind youtube. Cbm highlights a programme making a difference in the lives of children with cerebral palsy and explains how you can observe world cerebral palsy day on 6 october.

Braille and audio reading download potential users. Fresno county public library talking book library for the blind. Contact the library florida division of blind services. National library service for the blind and print disabled. Both digital and cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment that is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions. Cbm helped millions of persons with disabilities and atrisk of disabilities improve their lives and end the vicious cycle of poverty and disability. About us departments talking book services quick links. The indiana talking book and braille library is one of 57 regional libraries of the library of congress national library services for the blind and physically handicapped. Talking books special services state library of louisiana.

Allan davies a narrative form of an account of the activity of the jesus of nazareth concentrating on the effect, the shadow of jesus. Bibles and other sacred writings in special media national library. Borrow up to six books at a time, with no limit on how many you borrow over the year. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. An accessible version of the 2020 presidential primary is now available here. The talking book library will be open for business, as always, by phone, email, and website, 85 monday through friday. By 1950 degering had recorded the first talking books for christian record, steps to christ and thoughts from the mount of blessing. Florida division of blind services bureau of braille and talking books library 421 platt street daytona beach, fl 321142803. Contact the arizona talking book library to request a print application form. Cbm is an advocate for some of societys most vulnerable people and focuses on four types of disability. Talking books national library services for the blind provides audio and. The montana talking book library shares patrons with all montana public libraries who serve residents with low vision, blindness, and physical andor reading disabilities. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Enjoy access to the rest of our library collection.

Bibles for the blind and visually handicaped international. The library has been providing more than 2,000 titles with a number of genres and authors to canadas print disabled population. The library serves more than 31,647 florida residents with annual loans exceeding 1. The talking book library was introduced five years later.

Wills community center 770 n san pablo avenue fresno ca 93728 supervisor. Applications for free library service and digital talking book player accessories are listed below. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Within the next few months, lutheran blind mission lbm expects to produce the new hymnal, lutheran service book, in both largetype and braille versions. There is an application for individuals, institutions, and an individual application in spanish for free library service. Offers downloads and audio mp3 cds of islamic books and the quran. Talking book library is a nonprofit organization that produces christianthemed audio books for those who are unable to read standard print material. It is considered one of the worlds oldest and largest organizations working in this field. Braille books are provided free of charge to readers who are blind or visually impaired throughout the world. We are delighted your church is taking part in christian blind mission sunday to learn, pray and give to ensure that the worlds forgotten people are no longer out of sight and out of mind. Bookshare is an online library of talking books for blind and low vision readers. All our talking books are unabridged and high quality, giving you the best possible reading and listening experience.

Maintains a free cassette tape lending library and produces braille publications. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. The colorado state library is thrilled to welcome our new state librarian and assistant. Unlike typical christian bibles, this translation uses jewish names of biblical figures, and. Library of congress national library for the blind and physically handicapped. Lending library of christian books for people who are blind. Bibles and other sacred writings in special media national. Its mission is to provide scripture and other christian materials to blind and. We provide equipment, talking books, and braille books from the library of congress national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls the service is free to those who qualify and materials ship via usps free matter for the blind and physically handicapped. Digital talking books provided by nls require a special playback machine. Operates a talking book library of christian books on cassette tape in canada.

Cela provides services to public libraries to support their patrons with print disabilities. Follow the learn more link below for additional information about the andrew heiskell library. Nebraska library commissions talking book and braille service tbbs is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries headed by the national library service nls, a division of the. Christian blind mission international afb directory profile. The braille and talking book library, bureau of services for blind persons, michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs lara, is an equal opportunity employerprogram. The service includes use of a digital audio recording studio, assistance from an nlc staff member who will operate recording equipment and provide technical advice, as well as one copy of the finished product on cd or dvd.

Rnzfb, however 2 sided audio cassette tapes are still available through some libraries. Christian blind mission international inc guidestar profile. Braille edition includes oneline annotations of books listed in talking book topics. Braille a grade 2 bible produced by lutheran braille workers consists of 37 volumes embossed on durable 10. Enabled 37,481 children with disabilities to go to school.

Mtbl works in partnership with the national library service nls and montana public libraries to provide free loaned digital library audio books and magazines delivered two. Below you can download our inspiring resources to use with your congregation. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books. Magazines national library service for the blind and print. This ministry includes a cassette library of theologically sound books and. Degerings wife, etta, was an accomplished writer who borrowed an innovative reading aid introduced for the blind in 1934. We provide library service for individuals unable to use standard print materials. Christian blind mission international is a humanitarian relief supplies charity located in wheaton, il. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. They were the leading audio book awards in australia between 1989 and 1999, and were open to both commercial and noncommercial publishers. Reminder that this event will be taking place at a different location in downtown pittsburgh, address is listed below. The home page for braille bibles international, a christian notforprofit organization that exists to make a positive difference. The indiana talking book and braille library tbbl provides free library service to residents of indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual or physical disability. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers.

The andrew heiskell library provides talking books and magazines and braille for people who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print. This service is free to any person who is legally blind. Christian blind mission international, is this page missing one of your services, events, programs, or announcements. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The bureau is open monday through friday except on holidays between 8. Part 2 presents braille and talking books available through the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls, library of congress. An english translation of the bible by the gods word to the nations bible mission society. Eligible patrons of all ages will find a broad choice of books, magazines and newspapers.