Michigan Library For The Blind
The braille and talking book library bureau of services for blind persons michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs lara is an equal opportunity employer program.
Michigan library for the blind. Library for the blind physically handicapped library materials may be sent free to the homes of those who are unable to read standard print material due to a visual or physical disability. Po box 3007 lansing mi 48909 7507 phone. Macomb library for the blind and physically handicapped mlbph serves all residents of macomb county who qualify by providing audio books and players large print books equipment that enlarges text equipment for printing braille materials and more.
Washtenaw library for the blind physically disabled ann arbor district library 343 s. As the local provider for the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls we work toward giving everyone access to reading anyone experiencing temporary or permanent blindness vision impairment or physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding a standard print book qualify for this free federal program. All services are free.
The difference is that talking books are recorded on a digital cartridge or printed in braille and arrive at a patron s doorstep through the regular u s. Michigan braille and talking book library 702 west kalamazoo street p o. We provide library service for individuals unable to use standard print materials.
It offers services materials and events to anyone with a visual or physical handicap or a reading disability. Alternative formats auxiliary aids services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Ann arbor mi 48104 librarian.
Provides library service for individuals unable to use standard print materials. State of michigan braille and talking book library provides library service for individuals unable to use standard print materials. Materials are mailed postage free to and from the reader.
If standard print has become difficult for you a friend or a family member please fill out a certified application or call 800 992 9012 for more information. Box 30007 lansing mi 48909 7507 librarian. The michigan braille and talking books library btbl offers best sellers mysteries westerns biographies how to books and many other types of materials found in a public library.
The detroit library for the blind and physically handicapped lbph is located at the douglass branch. T he library for the blind and physically handicapped lbph was established by congress in 1931 to provide free reading materials for visually impaired american citizens throughout the world. The library lends talking books and players to people who live in detroit and highland park.
