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9/24/2019 Partners in Service: Texas Libraries and the Talking Book Program 1 Disability Facts Over 700,000 Texans have a visual loss (AFB, 2017) 28% of Texas Veterans have a disability (CDC, 2017) 2 6% of Texans age 18+ have a

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Partners in Service:

Texas Libraries and the Talking Book Program

Disability Facts

  • Over 700,000 Texans have a

visual loss (AFB, 2017)

  • 28% of Texas Veterans have

a disability (CDC, 2017)

  • 26% of Texans age 18+ have

a disability (CDC, 2017)

Vision Problems Increasing

  • In 2010, 4.2 million Americans ages 40+ were blind
  • r had a visual impairment
  • Vision impairment and blindness increased 23%

from 2000 – 2010

  • 89% increase in persons with diabetic retinopathy

from 2000 – 2010 (7.7 million)

  • Based on current trends, 13 million Americans will

have a visual impairment or be blind by 2050.

(Prevent Blindness America, 2012)

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Our Service is Not Limited to the Blind . . .

  • Low vision
  • Physical disability
  • Reading disability due to
  • rganic dysfunction
  • Disabled Veterans
  • Temporary disability

TBP supplements library collections with a full range of accessible library services for individuals with visual, physical or reading disabilities.

TBP and Texas Libraries

  • Audio books?
  • Braille books?
  • Downloadable books?
  • Large Print books?

Does Your Branch/Library Collection Have a Limited Amount of . . .

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TBP’s Collection—125,000 Titles . . . and Growing!

  • Reader Services, Reader’s Advisory Librarians
  • Free loan of equipment and reading material
  • Download site, BARD Express and mobile app
  • Disability Information and Referral Center (DIRC)
  • Outreach

TBP Services Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM)

  • 29 hours of battery life
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Multiple books fit on one

cartridge!

  • Sleep switch
  • Easy navigation
  • Bookmarking
  • USB port

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  • Download to flash drive or digital cartridge
  • Store multiple books per flash drive/cartridge
  • No return for downloads
  • Can be played in DTBM USB port

Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD)

Texas Libraries and TBP: Working Together That All May Read

Enhance Your Library’s Services to Persons with Disabilities

What TBP can do for you:

  • Provide orientation to our program
  • Create a DEMO BARD account for your library
  • Offer access to our collection
  • Furnish promotional display materials
  • Loan your library new digital players
  • Provide referral service

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STEP ONE: Register as a DEMO site with TBP! We will loan your library:

  • Equipment
  • Books
  • Materials

Connect and Collaborate:

STEP TWO: Register for a free DEMO BARD library account with TBP!

Connect and Collaborate:

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NLS BARD Braille and Audio Reading Download Service

  • Requires TBP account and

BARD registration

  • Digital audio books
  • Digital audio magazines
  • Digital player compatible
  • 3rd-party commercial

players

  • Searchable catalog
  • Books added continuously

Connect and Collaborate:

STEP THREE: Allow patrons with BARD accounts access to library computers for downloading!

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  • iOS and Android platforms
  • Must be TBP patron
  • Must be registered for BARD
  • BARD mobile app is free
  • Play book on your device

iOS Platform Android Platform

Collaboration Benefits Your Library

  • Expansion of service
  • Help patrons with disabilities continue to

enjoy books

  • Professional development for staff, volunteers
  • Publicity for becoming a DEMO site
  • Increase library usage
  • Serve local Veterans
  • Many who could benefit from outer service, but don’t

know about the Talking Book Program

  • YOU can make a difference!

Spread the News . . .

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  • Send prepared press releases to

local media

  • Create a promotional display featuring

large print and audio books

  • Highlight the Talking Book Program on

your library website

Connect with Your Community . . .

  • Not just for the blind
  • Formats: digital cartridge,

large print and braille

  • Librarians can certify applications
  • 125,000+ accessible books
  • BARD downloading service
  • Register your library for digital players,

books and a Demo BARD account

  • DIRC referral service, promotional materials

and outreach are available

Key Points to Remember:

  • Resources and services
  • Presentations
  • Disability-related referrals
  • In-service education
  • Special requests

Texas Talking Book Program:

. . . we are here to help you!

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Our Patrons Have Their Say . . .

“I have been listening to talking books since 1972. Your services changed my life. I went back to school, got a master’s degree and am still working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In my spare time I listen to mystery novels and other non-fiction. Thanks to all of you.“ TBP Patron

Email: tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov Website: www.TexasTalkingBooks.org Toll-free: 800-252-9605

Contact TBP

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