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TALKING BOOK PROGRAM Talking Book Program provides: Free alternative-format books for Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities (lifelong or temporary) Eligibility

TALKING BOOK PROGRAM
Talking Book Program provides: Free alternative-format books for Texans of all ages who are unable to read standard print due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities (lifelong or temporary)
Eligibility • Blindness • Visual disability • Physical disability • Reading disability (i.e. dyslexia)
Disability Information & Referral Center (DIRC) • Free reference service to those who need info about disability services • Available to the general public . You don’t have to be registered at TBP to call DIRC.
Talking Book Program
Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) • Books play on cartridges with no moving parts • Touch buttons control the functions of the machine
BARD Braille and Audio Reading Download No Wait No Limit No Due Date No Overdue Notices Just browse, download & go.
BARD – Mobile Application Now you can play books on your mobile or tablet • Available on IOS and Android platforms • Free • Must be a TBP patron and registered for BARD
How to Sign Up Fill out an application Get it signed by a certifying authority Available in English and Spanish
Certifying Authority • Applications must be signed by a licensed professional who can verify your disability • Examples of those who can certify – Family Doctor, Eye Doctor, Registered nurses, Professional staff at hospitals, Social Workers, Librarians, Clergy *For Reading Disabilities, certifying authority must be a doctor .
How to Select Books • Select books yourself • Books can be selected for you • If you need help deciding what to read
Reader Services Call and speak to a Reader Consultant of Reader Advisory Librarian • Set-up your account • BARD and Machine assistance • Help selecting books
Contact Us By telephone: 1-800-252-9605 (toll-free in Texas) or 512-463-5458 (Austin area) By e-mail: tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov By mail: Talking Book Program; Texas State Library and Archives Commission, PO Box 12927, Austin TX 78711-2927. By fax: 512-936-0685
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From TBP Patrons • “Talking Books help me keep a semblance of independence.” Ruth from Amherst, TX • “I rely on The Talking Book Program for all of my reading now that I have macular degeneration.” – John from Pilot Point, TX • “Talking Books are a gift to those who are impaired by physical disabilities.” – Adrienne from Dallas, TX

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