Links for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

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Links for Further Research - For Those Who Are Blind and Physically Handicapped

Libraries

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped -- Administers and supports the nationwide network of talking book libraries.

Homepage - http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls/
Factsheets - http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions - http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls/faq.html
Online catalog - http://www.loc.gov/z3950/nlsiucgate.html

Louisville Talking Book Library - serving Jefferson County

Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library - serving Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties.

Resources and Services

Kentucky Office for the Blind - offers information, services, and resources for visually impaired people.

Homepage - http://blind.ky.gov
See World Store - https://seeworld.ky.gov/
Charles W. McDowell Rehabilitation Center - http://blind.ky.gov/mcdowell.asp

Kentucky School for the Blind - provides comprehensive educational services to all Kentucky students who are blind and visually iimpaired, birth to 21.

Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network (KATS) - provides assistive technology devices and services to improve the productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Division of Exceptional Children Services (Kentucky Department of Education - primarily responsible for special education.

Kentucky State Disability Resources - assistance, educational and employment opportunities, and advocates for your protection.

Organizations

National Federation for the Blind - a consumer and advocacy organization made up of blind members.

Homepage - http://www.nfb.org/
NFB Newsline - http://www.nfb.org/nfb/newspapers_by_phone.asp

American Council of the Blind

Other Services

American Printing House for the Blind - "The world's largest source for adapted educational and daily living products - since 1858."

Audio Studio for the Reading Impaired, Inc. - The Audio Studio is unique in its ability to respond to individual requests for audio tapes of specific books and periodicals unavailable elsewhere.

NFB Newsline - national and local newspaper reading service accessible by telephone.

Central Kentucky Radio Eye - local newspaper reading service accessible by special radio receiver.

Products

LS&S - products that make a difference for the visually impaired and hard of hearing.

Independent Living Aids, Inc. - products for your active independent life.

See World Store - products offered through the Kentucky Office for the Blind.

Ann Morris Enterprises - catalog of innovative products dedicated to people with vision loss.

Information Updated:02/28/2008