New Videos Spotlight Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The National Library Service offers wonderful services for the blind and physically handicapped. The Talking Books and Braille Library, which is part of the State Library of Louisiana, is the local affiliate of the NLS for Louisiana citizens. These new short videos introduce NLS services.
NLS Braille and Talking Books and Magazines
NLS patrons speak about the benefits of receiving free Braille and talking books, magazines, and music materials in the mail giving them the freedom to read their way.
Patrons speak about the benefits of downloading free Braille and talking books, magazines, and music materials through the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) and BARD Mobile.
Patrons speak about the benefits of receiving free audio, Braille, and large-print music scores, texts, and other instructional materials and recordings in the mail or downloading them through BARD.
TBBL services are available for anyone with a visual or physical disability that prevents them from reading standard print or turning the pages in a book. Services are also available to those with reading disabilities resulting from an organic dysfunction when certified by a medical doctor. For more information, contact the State Library’s Talking Books and Braille Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800-543-4702 (225-342-0035) or fill out an application.