Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Eligibility for Talking Book Service

​​​​Any resident of Kentucky 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 conditio​​n​​s are:

  • Visual:
    • Blindness​
    • Cataracts
    • Diabetes complications
    • Eye surgery
    • Macular Degeneration
  • Physical:
    • Loss or paralysis of hand(s) or arm(s)
    • Crippling arthritis
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Print allergy
    • Stroke
  • Reading:
    • Dyslexia
    • Dyscalculia
    • Dysgraphia
    • Developmental aphasia

Apply for Talking Book Servi​​ce

To obtain an application, call our toll-free number 800.372.2968 (in-state toll-free) or download one from our website.  

Download and print a PDF application for free talking book service: