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Introducing TBS Lionshare

Talking Book ServicesTBS Lionshare is a service similar to BARD but for locally produced digital talking books and magazines available for download.

Just like with BARD, downloaded audio files are zipped and need to be unzipped onto a flash drive to play.

Please note that all digital talking books available from Lionshare are produced in an alternate format that can only be read on an NLS approved player.

Lionshare can be found at http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/lionshare or by clicking the Lionshare link at the left of this page.

If you have questions about downloading or the Talking Books Services, contact us at 1-800-922-7818 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Talking Books News
NFB 2011 Scholarship Program
Written by Dianne Keadle   
Monday, 31 January 2011 16:37

Each year at its Convention in August, the NFB of SC gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.

All applicants for these scholarships must be:

  • Legally blind,
  • Residents of South Carolina or attending a college or university in South Carolina
  • Enrolled in or plan to enroll in a post-secondary course of study.

For more information go to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina website.
 
IRS provides assistance for people with disabilities
Written by Dianne Keadle   
Friday, 28 January 2011 14:41

Hundreds of the most popular federal tax forms and publications are available for download from IRS.gov for sight impaired individuals. These products range from talking tax forms to Braille formats, and are accessible using screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays and voice recognition software. Click on the links below to download these forms and publications:

More Help is Available

The IRS also offers customer service assistance for persons who are deaf or who have hearing disabilities. People with TTY equipment may call 800-829-4059, which is a toll-free number, for assistance.   

People who are unable to complete their tax return because of a physical disability may get assistance from an IRS office, or through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sponsored by IRS. Taxpayers can find a nearby location by calling 1-800-906-9887.

Publication 907, Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities, explains the tax implications of certain disability benefits and other issues, and is available at IRS.gov.

Visit www.IRS.gov and click on the word “accessibility” for help and information.

 
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to Celebrate Its 80th Anniversary
Written by Dianne Keadle   
Friday, 21 January 2011 11:36

On March 3, 2011, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)—the Library of Congress’ talking-book and Braille program—will celebrate 80 years of helping visually impaired and physically handicapped individuals enjoy reading their favorite books and magazines.

Read the NLS press release for more information.
 
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