Digital Talking Books are here!

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

The South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Service (TBS) recognized this milestone with a celebration for its volunteers. The event was held at the South Carolina State Library on April 6, 2011.  Volunteers, advisory board members and other invited guests joined in as we recognized the 80 years and the commitment of service.

"Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D), a 63-year old nonprofit organization serving over 300,000 individuals across the U.S. with learning differences and reading disabilities, announced that it has officially changed its name to Learning Ally™ effective April 11, 2011.

Founded in 1948 as Recording for the Blind, Learning Ally serves more than 300,000 K-12, college and graduate students, as well as veterans and lifelong learners – all of whom cannot read standard print due to blindness, visual impairment, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Learning Ally’s collection of more than 65,000 digitally recorded textbooks and literature titles – delivered through internet downloads and various assistive technology devices – is the largest of its kind in the world. More than 6,000 volunteers across the U.S. help to record and process the educational materials, which students rely on to achieve academic and professional success. Learning Ally, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education, state and local education programs, and the generous contributions of individuals, foundations and corporations.

For more information, call (866) 732-3585 or visit http://www.LearningAlly.org."

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is pleased to announce today the availability of NFB-NEWSLINE^® to all blind and print-disabled South Carolina residents.

NFB-NEWSLINE^® is a free service that allows those who cannot read conventional newsprint due to a visual or physical disability to access hundreds of local and national publications as well as job and TV listings over the telephone or via online methods.

To learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE®, please visit www.nfbnewsline.org. Those interested in subscribing to the service may fill out the online application form, write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (866) 504-7300.