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Linda.... WHAT a terrific program, and here I was in total ignorance of it! Sheeesh! I can't believe I've never heard of it before... You've made me put on my "thinking cap," (which is a nice alternative to my "Bad hair-day cap") <grin>. I know there's prolly TONS of valuable services and programs offered by the US Gov't, (and those of ya living other countries may have similar services and programs....) and many of our PWPs and/or caregivers would benefit if only we knew 'bout 'em. And HEY - ya just can't beat "FREE!" I'm not sure where to even start, but I'm gonna do some online searching and see if/where there's a master list of governmental services that we can take advantage. Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Linda J Herman <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, January 30, 2000 6:09 AM Subject: Re: Books on tape >Barb, >The Books on Tape program is administered by the Library of Congress - >The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, >but is run by each state through their State Library. You should be able >to get an application from your local public library. The service is free >and is available to any U.S. citizen with a visual or reading disability. >You do have to provide medical certification from your doctor confirming >the disability. The program provides books for recreational reading, as >well as for educational purposes. They will even lend you a tape player. >They send a listing of tapes available, with frequent updates, or you >can tell them what types of recorded books you are interested in >receiving. > >BTW, the following is not PD related, but might be of interest to some - >students (elementary grades through college) who have been diagnosed as >learning disabled may be eligible to receive their school textbooks >recorded on tape through this program. In New York State you can apply >through your school district's Special Education office. > >Linda Herman