Kentucky Talking Book Library

Eligibility for Service

Anyone who has difficulty reading standard print material or who is unable to hold a book and turn the pages is eligible for our service. The condition may be temporary or permanent, as long as a competent authority endorses the application.

Some examples of qualifying conditions are:

• Visual
• Blindness
• Cataracts
• Diabetes complications
• Eye surgery
• Macular Degeneration
• Physical
• Loss or paralysis of hand or arms
• Crippling arthritis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Print allergy
• Stroke

Dyslexia or other reading disabilities may qualify an individual for service as long as the condition is the result of an organic dysfunction. A statement signed by a medical doctor is needed to certify these patrons as eligible.