Sponsored by The Learning Project of WETA in Washington DC, it is offered to parents, educators, and kids as a way to learn, exchange ideas, and find sources of help. The site includes extensive listings of helping agencies and advocacy organizations on the local, state, and national levels as well as opportunities for interactive learning, bulletin boards and the LD Store. We want to be sure that all vision teachers and parents of students who are blind know about Web-Braille. It was described in a longer article in the Winter issue of School News . The books can be downloaded and printed or can be read online with appropriate technology.
Access is limited to eligible library users.
Your students and your schools may both register to use this service. You will need a password before you can sign on to the NLS website. The 2000-2001 Student Aid Audio Guide for use by students with visual impairments and their parents is available. The National Alliance of Blind Students, an Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, publishes The Student Advocate three times per school year. Like the organization it represents, the publication seeks to educate readers about issues such as educational equity, excellence, and accessibility.