In addition to vision problems, individuals with physical limitations, reading disabilities from an organic dysfunction, or temporary disabilities are eligible. Institutions such as nursing homes, hospitals, and schools which serve eligible individuals also qualify for service. Individual students must be certified as eligible for service at the institution on an individual basis and must be the only recipients of the materials and equipment. Readers may also receive over 40 popular magazines and local newspapers recorded on cassette. Special equipment needed to play cassettes is loaned indefinitely to readers as long as they continue to be active readers.
Equipment is repaired at no charge to the patron.
Materials and machines are mailed as free matter for the blind and physically handicapped. The U. S. Postal Service supports our program by permitting patrons to send materials and machines without postage. Other services provided include catalogs of books by subject, reference, referrals, and reader services. Talking Books works in cooperation with the Alan Lyons Technology Demonstration Center to provide patrons with additional services. The Alan Lyons Technology Demonstration Center, A Tools For Life satellite, provides information about assistive technology.