Tag Archives: NLS Talking Books

Vision Loss and Depression

Posted on November 24, 2022 by

The Vision Rehab Podcast is a short monthly podcast about topics and issues related to vision rehabilitation therapists and vision rehab. You can also listen on your smart speaker, just ask for, “Vision Rehab Podcast.” Listen Now to Vision Rehab … Continue reading →

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More Talking Books, Please!

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

“I’m out of books, what am I going to do now?” This was the short version of a call I received from a former client a couple weeks ago, when businesses and rehab agencies sent staff home to reduce public … Continue reading →

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Reading With a Vision Loss

Posted on January 26, 2020 by

Vision Rehab Podcast for Reading With a Vision Loss Hello, and thank you for joining me today on the Vision Rehab Podcast. My name is Steve Kelley and I’m a certified vision rehabilitation therapist based in Maine. Today, I’m reaching … Continue reading →

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Listening to Magazines and Newspapers

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

A vision loss can make reading the local paper or magazines, in print, a real challenge. Here are some alternatives to consider: NLS Talking Books 1-800-424-8567 In Maine, the National Library Service (NLS)Talking Book Program is administered through the Maine … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gifts Ideas for Access Technology Users

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

Dear Son, I recognize this is a bit selfish, but I am not above offering a few suggestions for Father’s Day, on June 19, 2016 (no doubt this is already on your calendar). You are probably already fretting about what … Continue reading →

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Exploring the World of Podcasts

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

You’ve heard the term before, podcast, but do you know what it means? Of course… a little pod being cast about, right? Well, almost! What is a Podcast? A podcast is usually some type of an audio presentation that is … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Feet Wet in the Access Technology Wading Pool

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

Technology, for individuals with a vision loss, particularly a newly acquired loss, can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, technology can be anxiety provoking, no matter what your vision is like, and if you do have a recently … Continue reading →

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Talking Book Tools

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

T Getting Started With NLS Talking Books  One of the first steps to learning more about Access Technology may be the National Library Services (NLS) Talking Books program. Many people are unaware that the NLS offers a digital Talking Book … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gifts

Posted on December 21, 2014 by

No doubt there are a couple people who haven’t finished their gift-getting with less than a week left before Christmas 2014!  So here it is from one procrastinator to another, a couple random last minute gift ideas. Starbucks apparently made … Continue reading →

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