Bridging the Gap
The New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (NYS TBBL) is a free service for residents and institutions of the 55 counties in upstate New York who have a print, visual and or a physical disability. NYS TBBL services include free circulation of audio and braille materials through the US Postal Service, access to a digital talking book player. equipment, accessories, and the ability to instantly download audio and ebraille titles through a program called Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD).
This is an overview of the NYS TBBL that provides information about how your students may qualify for service. Learn more about the resources available through NYS TBBL and how the library can benefit your students.
About the Presenter:
Shawn Lemieux, is director of the NYS Talking Book and Braille Library. Working her way up from an entry level position, she has been working in libraries for the Blind and Print Disabled for two decades. She works with people of all ages who have a visual, physical, or print/reading disability. Shawn and her team are honored to assist people continue their reading journey by providing free accessible resources. In her spare time Shawn likes to learn, travel, and be outdoors.