New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

provided by New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

New York State Library Talking Book and Braille Library

222 Madison Avenue
Cultural Education Center
Albany NY 12230

Toll Free:

800-342-3688

Main:

518-474-5935

(Capital District Area)

Hours:

M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Any other time a message can be left.
Toll Free: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM.

Email:

tbbl@nysed.gov

* Lends audio andbraille books on cartridge as well as audio and braille magazines and playbackequipment, along with hard copy braillebooks and magazines, to residents of Upstate New York who are unable to use standard printed materials because of a visual, physical or reading disability.

* Provides books and magazines downloading services through BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download).

Eligibility: Be unable to read standard printed materials because of visual or physical disability (missing limb, severe arthritis, etc.) or have a diagnosed reading/learning disability. Must have an IOS, android or recent kindle device to download digital braille and audio books from BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)

Application Process: Call or e-mail for information. Download application from website.

Required Documentation: Certification by reading specialist, professional staff at hospitals, institutions, social/case worker, counselor or doctor of medicine.

Fees: No fees for service or for mailing.

Coverage Note: New York State.

The New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) lends audio and braille books and magazines, and the necessary playback equipment, to residents of New York State who are unable to use standard printed materials because of visual, print or physical disabilities.