Free Talking Books
by Mary
(United States)
I am writing on behalf of an elderly friend. She would like a listening device that is portable, so she can go outside in her facility and sit in the fresh air, or even move easily to other rooms.
Is that possible? Are there smaller portable listening devices?
Thank you! Mary
REPLY
Hi Mary,
Thanks for helping your elderly friend. Free talking books or books on tape are available for those with macular degeneration from the National Library Service for the Blind (although you do not need to be blind).
Once the application is submitted and processed, a cassette player is mailed out and the audio book selection can be made by specific request of a title or author. Find out how to apply here:
Free Talking Books
Kind Regards,
Leslie
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Free Books on Tape
by George
(United States)
I would like information on receiving Free Books on Tape, I was Diagnosed as Legally Blind in September of 2010.
REPLY
Hi George,
Thanks for your e-mail. Free books on tape are available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Each state is serviced by a library that loans the cassette player and books on tape. You can request an application by calling 1-800-424-8567.
Once your application is submitted and processed, a cassette player is mailed out and the book selection can be made by either the library based on your preferences or by specific request of a title or author.
Kind Regards,,
Leslie
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Free Books on Tape
by Linda
(United States)
I need the 800 number to order books on tape from the Library of Congress for my mother who has macular degeneration and recently had a stroke and cannot remember the number.
She has a current order form, but does not remember the number to call to order. Can you please help? I have tried to locate the number online, but cannot find it. Thanks so much.
REPLY
Free books on tape are available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. They provide FREE Braille and recorded materials through the Library of Congress.
Each state is serviced by a library that loans the cassette player and books on tape.
You can request an application by calling 1-800-424-8567.
Kind Regards,
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
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Free Books on Tape - Assisted Living Facility
by Jackie
(United States)
I am looking to try and get some books on tape for some of my residents that have macular degeneration. How do I go about getting these for them?
I work in an assisted living and alzheimer's community. Thanks so much for your help.
REPLY
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for your e-mail - the second one today on the same topic. Free books on tape are available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Each state is serviced by a library that loans the cassette player and books on tape. You can request an application by calling 1-800-424-8567.
Once your application is submitted and processed, a cassette player is mailed out and the book selection can be made by either the library based on your preferences or by specific request of a title or author.
Kind Regards,,
Leslie
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Free Books on Tape
by Heidi
(Perth, WA)
This question is on behalf of one of my clients.
Is there any assistance (financial) for pensioners, for the use of aids, such as magnifiers, and hearing books, and where to get them from?
REPLY
Hi Heidi,
The National Libray Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides FREE recorded materials through the Libary of Congress to those who reside in the U.S. Each state is serviced by a library that loans the cassette player and free books on tape.
Once the application is submitted and processed, a cassette player is mailed out and the book selection can be made by either the library based on your preferences or by specific request of a title or author. Click here to read about eligibility and how to get an application:
Free Books on Tape
I am not aware of any resources that provide free magnifiers or low vision aids.
Kind Regards,
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
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