http://www.anniston.lib.al.us/ Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Public Library of Anniston and Calhoun County, P.O. Box 308 Anniston, AL 36202-0308 108 East 10th Street Anniston, AL 36201, (256) 237-8501, Print reference collection

Department for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Houston-Love Memorial Library P.O. Box 1369 Dothan, AL 36302 212 West Burdeshaw Street Dothan, AL 36302, (334) 793-9767, TDD(334) 793-9767, Print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braillewriter (manual)

http://www.hpl.lib.al.us/departments/bph/ Huntsville Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped P.O. Box 443 Huntsville, AL 35804, 915 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL 35801, (256) 532-5980 and (256) 532-5981 Braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, page turner, paperless brailledisplay, screen-enlarging software, speech inputor output, Braille on request, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

http://www.aidb.org/aidb/irc.asp Library and Resource Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped #Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 705 South Street, P.O. Box 698 Talladega, AL 35161, (256) 761-3287 and (256) 761-3288 (800) 848-4722, Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services.

http://www.tuscaloosa-library.org Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, (205) 345-3994 Print reference collection,tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.) Radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www.fairnet.org/agencies/acca/acca.html The ACCA Medical Equipment Loan Closet is open to anyone from the Fairbanks Community as well as those visiting the community.

http://www.sailinc.org/services.php SAIL maintains an assistive technology equipment loan closet. Staff provides workshops and training's to consumers, providing training to utilize technology.

http://www.peninsulailc.org/ Alaska- various locations. The Independent Living Center maintains a Community Closet with an extensive inventory of accessibility items for rent, loan, or sale. Items include, mobility items, small household appliances, electronics, and other things designed to enhance independence.

http://www.library.state.ak.us/dev/tbc.html Alaska State Library Talking Book Center 344 West Third Avenue, Suite 125, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 269-6575, (800) 776-6566 Alaska; Braille readers receive service from Utah. Print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output.
 

http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap/  AzTAP funds a number of regional resource centers in Arizona. These centers provide information and referral, assistance with self advocacy, demonstrations and training, and equipment lending.

http://www.assisttoindependence.org/library.html Special Needs Toy Lending Library - AZ 

http://www.assisttoindependence.org The agency serves as a consumer driven community action program to facilitate general awareness of disability related issues, community access, education, information sharing, assistive technology access, advocacy, and independent living that is culturally appropriate for American Indians. Assistive technology services include: Equipment demonstration, equipment lending, training and education, information and referral, advocacy, technical assistance, evaluations and assessments.

http://www.swhdat.org/swhdat/library.html Training, technical assistance, evaluation and therapy services are provided using specialized equipment including computer adaptations and communication devices. Information and referral, equipment demonstrations and short-term equipment loans are also available.

http://www.dlapr.lib.az.us/braille/ Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library 1030 North 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 255-5578, (800) 255-5578 Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities
Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, Optacon, optical character reader, page turner, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services

Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Southwest Columbia County Library 220 East Main Street P.O. Box 668 Magnolia, AR 71754 (870) 234-0399, (866) 234-8273 Cassette book collection.

http://www.library.ca.gov/html/pubser05.cfm Braille and Talking Book Library California State Library P.O. Box 942837 Sacramento, CA 94237-0001, 900 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 654-0640, (800) 952-5666 Local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader Dial-up news or book services, volunteer services, Catalog of locally produced materials.

http://www.fresnolibrary.org/tblb Talking Book Library for the Blind Fresno County Public Library Ted Wills Community Center 770 North San Pablo Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728-3640, (559) 488-3217, (800) 742-1011, TDD (559) 488-1642 Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software forhard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Book discussion group, volunteer services.

Library for the Blind and Print Disabled San Francisco Public Library Civic Center 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 557-4253, Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities,
Braille embosser (computer driven), Braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless Braille display, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Braille on request, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services.
 

http://www.caregivernetwork.org/library.htm

http://www.cde.state.co.us/ctbl/ Colorado Talking Book Library 180 Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80226-8097, (303) 727-9277, (800) 685-2136, Colorado; Braille readers receive service from Utah. Audio-descriptive videos, Braille, Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), speech input or output Children's summer reading program, volunteer services, Patron newsletter

http://www.cslib.org/lbph.htm Connecticut State Library Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 198 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067, (860) 566-2151, Local subjects and authors, Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), optical character reader, Volunteer services.

http://www.dati.org/ Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) in each of Delaware's counties. These centers are barrier-free and open to the public.

Delaware Division of Libraries Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 43 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901, (302) 739-4748, (800) 282-8676, TDD (302) 739-4748, Delaware; Braille readers receive service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Local subjects and authors, Volunteer services.

http://www.state.fl.us/dbs/library/default.shtml Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library , 420 Platt Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2804, Telephone (386) 239-6000, Toll Free (800) 226-6075, Fax (386) 239-6069 Email mike_gunde@dbs.doe.state.fl.us , Services - Braille, cassette, Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilitiesFlorida. Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output

Manatee Talking Book Library, Manatee County Public Library System, 6081 26th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34207,  (941) 742-5914 and (941) 484-0308, (941) 751-7098 FAX, patricia.schubert@co.manatee.fl.us,  Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print reference collection, Assistive devices - Optical character reader.

http://www.pplc.us/tbl/ Pinellas Talking Book Library, 1330 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL, 33755-5103, (727) 441-9958, TDD (727) 441-3168, Fax (727) 441-9068, mstevenson@pplc.us, Special Collections -  Audio-descriptive videos, BiFolkal Kits, braille, print reference collection, sports equipment and games, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special Services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, radio reading service, volunteer services.

http://www.brev.org Brevard County Library System, Talking Books Library, 308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922-7781, (321) 633-1810 and (321) 633-1811, TDD (321) 633-1838, FAX (321) 633-1838, kbriley@brev.org , Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, foreign-language books, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, page turner, screen-enlarging software, Special services -  Braille on request, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

http://www.broward.org/library/talkingbooks.htm Broward County Talking Book Library, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301,  (954) 357-7555 and (954) 357-7413, TDD(954) 357-7528, FAX(954) 357-7420, jblock@browardlibrary.org Special Collections - Braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output.

http://jpl.coj.net/English/library/tbl.html Talking Book Library, Jacksonville Public Library, 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32208-7206, (904) 765-5588 and (904) 924-5387, TDD(904) 768-7822,  FAX(904) 768-7404, jerryr@coj.net Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, BiFolkal Kits, braille, print reference collection, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, Special services - Children's story hour, volunteer services

http://www.pbclibrary.org/outreachtalkingbooks.htm Talking Books, Palm Beach County Library Annex, Mil-Lake Plaza, 4639 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463,  (561) 649-5500, Toll Free(888) 780-5151, FAX(561) 649-5402, talkingbooks@pbclibrary.org Cassette book collection

http://www.mdpls.org/services/talk_books.asp Talking Book Library of Dade and Monroe Counties, Miami-Dade Public Library System, 2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami, FL 33056-3641, (305) 751-8687, Toll Free(800) 451-9544, TDD(305) 474-7258, FAX(305) 757-8401, moyerb@mdpls.org or  talkingbooks@mdpls.org Special Collections - Braille, Special services - Children's summer reading program

http://www.lee-county.com/library/progserv/ssvcs/tb.htm Lee County Talking Books Library, 13240 North Cleveland Avenue, #5-6, North Ft. Myers, FL 33903-4855Florida,  (239) 995-2665 Toll Free(800) 854-8195,  TDD(239) 995-2665, FAX(239) 995-1681, mtuckwiller@leegov.com  or  talkingbooks@leegov.com Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software forhard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services -  Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.ocls.info/Locations/talking_books.asp Orange County Library System, Audio-Visual Department, Talking Book Section, 101 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801, (407) 835-7464, TDD(407) 835-7641,  FAX(407) 834-7645, bost.wendi@ocls.info Special Collections - Sample of NLS magazine, Assistive devices -   Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen-enlarging software, speech input or output

http://www.wfrl.lib.fl.us/talkingbooks.htm West Florida Regional Library, Subregional Talking Book Library, 200 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32501,  (850) 436-5065 and (850) 436-5060,ext. 2236, TDD(850) 435-1763,  FAX(850) 436-5039 Special Collections - Braille Assistive devices -  Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, Special services - Volunteer services

http://tbl.hcplc.org Hillsborough County Talking Book Library, Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611-1214, (813) 272-6024 and (813) 272-6070, TDD(813) 272-6305, FAX(813) 272-6072, tbluser@scfn.net or  busha@hillsboroughcounty.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, BiFolkal kits, braille, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices -  Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special Services -  Radio reading service

http://www.georgialibraries.org/public/glass.html Georgia Library for Accessible Services (GLASS)
1150 Murphy Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310,  (404) 756-4619 and (404) 756-4476
Toll Free(800) 248-6701, FAX(404) 756-4618, glass@georgialibraries.org or  lstetson@georgialibraries.org ,Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.docolib.org/LBPH/index.html Albany Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Dougherty County Public Library, 300 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701, (229) 420-3220
Toll Free (800) 337-6251, FAX(229) 420-3240, lbph@docolib.org Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services 

http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/specialneedslibrary.html Special Needs Library of Northeast Georgia, Athens-Clarke County Regional Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606-6331,  (706) 613-3655, Toll Free(800) 531-2063, TDD(706) 613-3655, FAX(706) 613-3660, specialneedslibrary@athenslibrary.org or  schandler@athenslibrary.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, local subjects and authors, print braille books, print reference collection, video tapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.scescape.net/~ecgrl/lbph.htm Talking Book Center, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library, 425 Ninth Street, Augusta, GA 30901,(706) 821-2625, FAX(706) 724-5403
talkbook@mail.richmond.public.lib.ga.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech input or output Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www.swgrl.org Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Southwest Georgia Regional Library, 301 South Monroe Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819-4029,(229) 248-2680, Toll Free(800) 795-2680, TDD(229) 248-2665 FAX(229) 248-2670, lbph@mail.decatur.public.lib.ga.us Special Collections - Braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, speech input or output, Special services -  Book discussion group, braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services, 

Three Rivers Regional Library, Brunswick-Glynn County Regional Library, 606 O Street, Brunswick, GA 31520-5324 (912) 267-1212, FAX(912) 267-9597,  ransomb@gcpl.net Assistive devices -  Optical character reader, Special services - Volunteer services

Columbus Library for Accessible Services, (CLASS), W.C. Bradley Memorial Library, 1120 Bradley Drive, Columbus, GA 31906-2813, (706) 649-0780, Toll Free(800) 652-0782, TDD(706) 649-0974, FAX(706) 649-1914, sbarnes@cvrls.net  or jgables@cvrls.net Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), page turner, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

http://www.laurens.public.lib.ga.us/index.pl/special_service_center Oconee Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 801 Bellevue Avenue, P.O. Box 100, Dublin, GA, 31040, (478) 275-5382,Toll Free(800) 453-5541, TDD(478) 275-3821, FAX(478) 272-0524, awarren@mail.laurens.public.lib.ga.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, electronic books, foreign language books, print reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software

http://www.hallcountylibrary.org/ehmap.htm Hall County Library System, Gainesville Subregional LBPH, East Hall Branch and Special Needs Library, 2434 Old Cornelia Highway, Gainesville, GA 30507, (770) 531-2500, TDD(770) 531-2530, FAX(770) 531-2502, sstewart@hallcountylibrary.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos Assistive devices -  Magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software Special services - Radio reading service, volunteer services 

http://www.walker.public.lib.ga.us/tbc/tbc1.htm North Georgia Talking Book Center, 305 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728, (706) 638-1958, Toll Free(888) 506-0509, FAX(706) 638-4913, stubblec@mail.walker.public.lib.ga.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, speech input or output Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services, Macon Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Avenue, Macon, GA 31201-1790, (912) 744-0877,  Toll Free(800) 805-7613, TDD(912) 744-0877, FAX(912) 742-3161 andersoj@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, video tapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's story hour, children's summer reading program, radio reading service, volunteer services, 

http://www.rome-lpd.org Rome Subregional Library for People with Disabilities, Sara Hightower Regional Library, 205 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161-2911, (706) 236-4618 and (706) 236-4615, Toll Free(888) 263-0769, TDD(706) 236-4618, FAX(706) 236-4631,  dianam@mail.floyd.public.lib.ga.us  or treadawb@mail.floyd.public.lib.ga.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, volunteer-produced cassettes, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, page turner, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Special services - Volunteer services

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Live Oak Public Libraries, Thunderbolt Branch, 2708 Mechanics Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404,  (912) 354-5864 Toll Free(800) 342-4455, TDD(912) 354-5534, FAX(912) 354-5534, stokesl@liveoakpl.org  or lbphsav@liveoakpl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print reference collection Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services, 

Valdosta Talking Book Center, South Georgia Regional Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602-2592, (229) 333-7658 and (229) 333-0086, Toll Free(800) 246-6515, FAX(229) 333-0774, djernigan@sgrl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, electronic books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

Guam Public Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library, 254 Martyr Street, Agana, GU 96910, (671) 475-4753 and (671) 475-4754, FAX(671) 477-9777,  Csctsmith@kuentos.guam.net 

http://www.librarieshawaii.org/hspls/oahu/lbph.html Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 402 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, (808) 733-8444, Toll Free(800) 559-4096, TDD(808) 733-8444, FAX(808) 733-8449, olbcirc@librarieshawaii.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, Optacon, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output,  Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www.lili.org/tbl Idaho State Talking Book Library, 325 West State Street, Boise, ID 83702-6072, (208) 334-2117, Toll Free(800) 233-4931, TDD(800) 377-1363, FAX(208) 334-4016, tblbooks@isl.state.id.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.) Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.infinitec.org/ Formed to help people with disabilities and their families access life-enhancing technology. Illinois

http://www.iltech.org/Promotes independent living through technology. Information and services that will help you connect with technology. Illinois

http://www.anixter.org/mediaroom/divisions/lekotek.htm National Lekotek Center - Illinois 

http://www.lekotek.org/lekotek/whatis.asp Toy Lending Lekotek

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/who_we_are/talking_book_and_braille_service/home.html Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service, 401 East Washington, Springfield, IL 62701-1207, (217) 782-9435, Toll Free(800) 665-5576, TDD(217) 558-0905, FAX(217) 558-4723, sruda@ilsos.net Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www.shawls.lib.il.us/docs/bph/bphindex.html Southern Illinois Talking Book Center, c/o Shawnee Library System, 607 S. Greenbriar Road, Carterville, IL 62918-1600, (618) 985-8375, Toll Free(800) 455-2665, TDD(618) 985-8375, FAX(618) 985-4211, dbrawley@shawls.lib.il.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices -  Braillewriter (manual), magnifier, Special services - Children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services

http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/irlbph/cpltbc.html Chicago Public Library, Talking Book Center, 400 South State Street, Fifth Floor North, Room 5N7, Chicago, IL 60605-1203, (312) 747-4001 and (312) 747-1616, Toll Free(800) 757-4654, FAX(312) 747-1609, Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection
Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

http://www.mitbc.org Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, Alliance Library System, 600 High Point Lane, Suite 2, East Peoria, IL 61611, (309) 694-7935, Toll Free(800) 426-0709, FAX(309) 694-9230, lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services -  Braille on request, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/pages/voices.html Voices of Vision, Talking Book Center, DuPage Library System, 127 South First Street, Geneva, IL 60134, (630) 208-0398, Toll Free(800) 227-0625, FAX(630) 208-0399
 kodean@dupagels.lib.il.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection
Assistive devices -  Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services - Children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

http://www.mitbc.org Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, Quincy Office Alliance Library System, 515 York, Quincy, IL 62301, (217) 224-6619, Toll Free(800) 537-1274, TDD(217) 224-6619, FAX(217) 224-9818,  lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com  or cstarman@alliancelibrarysystem.com Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services -  Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service

http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www//lbph/lbph0.html Indiana State Library, Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-3684 Toll Free (800) 622-4970, TDD(317) 232-7763, FAX(317) 232-3728, lbph@statelib.lib.in.us  or rrose@statelib.lib.in.us Special Collections - Print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services, Catalog of locally produced materials, patron newsletter

http://www.barth.lib.in.us/TBColSub.html Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth Street,Columbus, IN 47201, Telephone: (812) 379-1277, FAX(812) 379-1275, talkingbooks@barth.lib.in.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, Assistive devices - Hardware-software for hard copy large print, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output

http://www.elkhart.lib.in.us/elkhart.hp/html/bph.html Blind and Physically Handicapped Services, Elkhart Public Library, 300 South Second, Elkhart, IN 46516-3184, Telephone: (574) 294-2619, pciancio@elkhart.lib.in.us Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program

Talking Books Service, Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library, 22 South East Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708-1694, Telephone: (812) 428-8235, FAX(812) 428-8215, tbs@evpl.org  or barbs@evpl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, Assistive devices - Magnifier, Special services - Catalog of locally produced materials

Northwest Indiana Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Lake County Public Library, 1919 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410-5382, Telephone: (219) 769-3541, TDD(219) 769-3541, FAX(219) 769-0690, tbooks@lakeco.lib.in.us  or rlewis@lakeco.lib.in.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, foreign-language books, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services

http://skyways.org/KSL/talking/ksl_bph.html Kansas State Library, Kansas Talking Books Regional Library, ESU Memorial Union, 1200 Commercial, Box 4055, Emporia, KS 66801-5087, Telephone: (620) 343-7124, Toll Free (800) 362-0699, FAX(620) 343-7124, tonih@kslib.info Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program

Talking Book Service, CKLS Headquarters, 1409 Williams, Great Bend, KS 67530, Telephone: (620) 792-2393, Toll Free (800) 362-2642, FAX(620) 792-5495, jmasden@ckls.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, video tapes on disabilities Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://skyways.lib.ks.us/sckls/dept/ South Central Kansas Library System, Talking Book Subregional, 901 North Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501, Telephone: (620) 663-5441, Toll Free (800) 234-0529, FAX(620) 663-1215, ksocha@sckls.org Special Collections - Videotapes on disabilities,  Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, volunteer services

http://www.manhattan.lib.ks.us/bph.html Talking Book Service, Manhattan Public Library, North Central Kansas Libraries System, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502-6086, Telephone:  (785) 776-4741, Toll Free (800) 432-2796, FAX(785) 776-1545, annp@manhattan.lib.ks.us  or suec@manhattan.lib.ks.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, tactile maps, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/nwkls/howard/bph.html Western Kansas Talking Books, Northwest Kansas Library System, 2 Washington Square, P.O. Box 446, Norton, KS 67654-0446, Telephone: (785) 877-5148, Toll Free (800) 432-2858, TDD(785) 877-5148, FAX(785) 877-5697, tbook@ruraltel.net Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),magnifier, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.tscpl.org/ Talking Books, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 South West 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604-1374, Telephone: (785) 580-4530, Toll Free (800) 432-2925, TDD(785) 580-4545, FAX(785) 580-4430, tbooks@tscpl.lib.ks.us Special Collections - Print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

Wichita Public Library, Talking Books Section, 223 South Main, Wichita, KS 67202, Telephone: (316) 261-8500 and (316) 261-8574, Toll Free (800) 362-2869, TDD(316) 262-3972, FAX(316) 262-4540, breha@wichita.lib.ks.us Assistive devices - Magnifier, page turner, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.katsnet.org/ Kentucky Assistive Technology Service- Statewide network of organizations and individuals connecting to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices and services.

http://www.kdla.ky.gov/libsupport/ktbl.htm Kentucky Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 300 Coffee Tree Road, P.O. Box 818, Frankfort, KY 40602-0818, Telephone: (502) 564-8300, Toll Free (800) 372-2968, FAX(502) 564-5773, richard.feindel@ky.gov Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.kenton.lib.ky.us/information/talking.html Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library, 502 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011, Telephone: (859) 962-4095, Toll Free (866) 491-7610, TDD(859) 962-4060, FAX(859) 962-4096, ksanders@kenton.lib.ky.us Special Collections - Videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.lfpl.org/tbl.htm Louisville Talking Book Library, Louisville Free Public Library, 301 West York Street, Louisville, KY 40203, Telephone: (502) 574-1625, Toll Free (866) 491-7610, TDD(502) 574-1621, FAX(502) 574-1657, denning@louisville.lib.ky.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.tecmaine.org/ Maine- The Technical Exploration Center (TEC) is an assistive technology program that lends equipment, and provides evaluations, resource materials, technical assistance and AT related training.

http://specialed.umf.maine.edu/at.htm Maine- The University of Maine at Farmington Center for Assistive Technology is a resource offered free to UMF students, faculty, professionals in the community, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Providing information about assistive technology (AT), how to use and evaluate various AT devices, and a place to view AT equipment. Visitors may sign out materials.

http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Maine State Library, 64 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0064, Telephone: (207) 287-5650, Toll Free (800) 762-7106, FAX(207) 287-5654, melora.norman@maine.gov 
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.perkins.org Braille and Talking Book Library, Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472-2790, Telephone: (617) 972-7240, Toll Free (800) 852-3133, FAX(617) 972-7363, library@perkins.org  or kim.charlson@perkins.org Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen-enlarging software, speech input or output Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.worcpublib.org/talkingbook/index.htm Talking Book Library, Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608-2074, Telephone: (508) 799-1730 and (508) 799-1645, Toll  Free (800) 762-0085, TDD(508) 799-1731, FAX(508) 799-1676, jizatt@cwmars.org  or talkbook@cwmars.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, print braille books,  Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

All but Wayne County:
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/  Library of Michigan, Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 702 West Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915-1609, Telephone: (517) 373-5614, Toll Free (800) 992-9012, TDD(517) 373-1592, FAX(517) 373-5865, sbph@michigan.gov 
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, volunteer-produced braille, volunteer-produced cassettes, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services

http://nlc.lib.mi.us/library/ Northland Library Cooperative, 316 East Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Telephone: (989) 356-1622, Toll Free (800) 446-1580, FAX(989) 354-3939 nlclbph@northland.lib.mi.us , Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, large print-cassette combination, loan-able equipment, Assistive devices - Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.eWashtenaw.org Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645, Telephone: (734) 973-4350, Toll Free (888) 460-0680, FAX(734) 973-4963, lbpd@eWashtenaw.org  or wolfem@eWashtenaw.org Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group

http://www.libcoop.net/macspe Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038-1132, Telephone: (586) 286-1580, FAX(586) 286-0634, macbld@libcoop.net  or babbev@libcoop.net Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, BiFolkal Kits, book-cassette combination, children's books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy, large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, dial-up news or book services, radio reading service, volunteer services

http://gdl.falcon.edu/talkingbookcenter/talkingbooks.htm Talking Book Center, Mideastern Michigan Library for the Blind, and Physically Handicapped, G-4195 West Pasadena Avenue, Flint, MI 48504, Telephone: (810) 732-1120, Toll Free (877) 732-1120, FAX(810) 732-1715, lking@gfn.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print/braille, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser, (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging,  software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/uplbph/ Upper Peninsula Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 1615 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855, Telephone: (906) 228-7697, Toll Free (800) 562-8985, TDD(906) 228-7697, FAX(906) 228-5627, uplbph@uproc.lib.mi.us 

http://www.muskcolib.org/lbph.htm Muskegon County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 97 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442-3404, Telephone: (231) 724-6257, and (231) 727-6248, Toll Free (877) 569-4801, TDD(231) 722-4103, FAX(231) 724-6675, mclsm@llcoop.org  or millersh@co.muskegon.mi.us Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader 

http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/lvpi/ Oakland County Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired, 1200 North Telegraph, Department 482, Pontiac, MI 48341-0482, Telephone: (248) 858-5050, Toll Free (800) 774-4542, TDD(248) 452-2247, FAX(248) 858-9313, lvpi@co.oakland.mi.us 
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, foreign-language books, print reference collection, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us/star.html St. Clair County Library, Special Technologies Alternative Resource (STAR), 210 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, MI 48060, Telephone: (810) 982-3600, Toll Free (800) 272-8570, TDD(810) 455-0200, FAX(810) 987-6768, star@sccl.lib.mi.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, print-braille books, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://tadl.tcnet.org/index/lbph.htm Grand Traverse Area Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686-3397, Telephone: (231) 932-8558, Toll Free (877) 931-8558, TDD(231) 932-8507, FAX(231) 932-8578, lbph@tadl.tcnet.org, Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.kdl.org/about_kdl/lbph/index.asp Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Wyoming Branch Library, 3350 Michael Avenue, Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49509, Telephone: (616) 647-3988 and (616) 647-3980, FAX(616) 534-4822, lbphstaff@kdl.org  or lweld@kdl.org, 
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print-braille books, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, volunteer services

Wayne Country Only
http://wayneregional.lib.mi.us Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 30555 Michigan Avenue, Westland, MI 48186-5310, Telephone: (734) 727-7300, Toll Free (888) 968-2737, TDD(734) 727-7330, FAX(734) 727-7333, wcrlbph@wayneregional.lib.mi.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, foreign-language books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/services/ Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Detroit Public Library, Douglass Branch Library, 3666 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48208, Telephone: (313) 833-5494 and (313) 833-5497, TDD(313) 833-5492, FAX(313) 832-5597, dmiddle@detroit.lib.mi.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, electronic books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, tactile maps, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging, software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program

http://www.pacer.org/stc/A family technology center dedicated to making the benefits of technology accessible to children and adults with disabilities. Programs include: Software lending library, assistive technology consultations, used technology sales, workshops, services for underrepresented, early childhood technology, access and design, and training for professionals.

http://www.arcminnesota.com/assistive.htm The ARC Minnesota Assistive Technology Lending Library lends equipment to any resident in northwestern Minnesota who would benefit from trying a piece of equipment.

http://www.education.state.mn.us/html/intro_mlbph.htm Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 388 SE 6th Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021-6340, Telephone: (507) 333-4828, Toll Free (800) 722-0550, FAX(507) 333-4832, mn.lbph@state.mn.us  or catherine.durivage@state.mn.us 
Special Collections - Children's books, foreign language books, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's story hour, volunteer services

Machine-Lending Agency - Audio Services, Communication Center, 2200 University Avenue, West, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840, Telephone (651) 642-0849, Toll Free (800) 652-9000, FAX(651) 642-0473, esevdy@ssb.state.mn.us Attn: Ellie Sevdy

http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/tbbs/tbbs1.html Nebraska Library Commission, Talking Book and Braille Service, The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508-2023, Telephone: (402) 471-4038 and (402) 742-7691, Toll Free (800) 742-7691, TDD(402) 471-4038, FAX(402) 471-6244, doertli@nlc.state.ne.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, volunteer-produced braille, volunteer produced cassettes, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.),  hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.nmtap.com/ The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) offers free services to New Mexicans with disabilities to help them get the assistive technology (AT) services they need. Programs include: Low interest loans for purchasing assistive technology and technology lending to special education personnel.

http://www.stlib.state.nm.us New Mexico Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87507-5166, Telephone: (505) 476-9770 and (505) 476-9772, Toll Free (800) 456-5515, FAX(505) 476-9776, lbph@stlib.state.nm.us Special services - Volunteer services 

http://www.nstraid.com/ Technology Related Assistance For Individuals with Disabilities, is an assistive technology information and referral service, intervention, equipment loan, equipment exchange.

http://www.ncds.org/rti/ktc/index.aspThe Kornreich Technology Center, which is part of the National Center for Disability Services, is a not-for-profit assistive technology demonstration, education, and evaluation center. Programs include: Assistive technology evaluations and training, augmentative communication device lending library, educational services, and information and referral.

http://www.stic-cil.org/ New York- Includes an assistive technology display center, short term equipment lending, communication technology assessments, product demonstrations, advice and assistance to people with disabilities of all ages, but especially to children.

http://www.trecenter.org/  The T.R.E. Center is New York State's designated assistive technology resource and training center for parents, educators, therapists, agencies and anyone with disabilities. Includes device loan and training, consultations, training, technology previews, and a newsletter.

All but New York City and Long Island:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/index.html New York State Talking Book and Braille Library, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230, Telephone: (518) 474-5935, Toll Free (800) 342-3688, FAX(518) 486-5786, tbbl@mail.nysed.gov  or tbblkids@mail.nysed.gov Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

New York City and Long Island:
http://www.nypl.org/branch/lb/ The New York Public Library, Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book, Library, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211, Telephone: (212) 206-5400 and (212) 206-5425, TDD(212) 206-5458, FAX(212) 206-5418, ahlbph@nypl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser, (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader,screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.litbl.org Long Island Talking Book Library (LITBL), Outreach Services, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, 627 North Sunrise Service Road, P.O. Box 9000, Bellport, NY 11713-9000, Telephone: (631) 286-1600, Toll Free (866) 833-1122, TDD(631) 286-4546, FAX(631) 286-1647, vlewis@suffolk.lib.ny.us or lbph@suffolk.lib.ny.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, screen enlarging software, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.tadpole.org/ North Carolina- Lends and delivers low-tech assistive technology devices and toys FREE to families and professionals all across North Carolina.

http://www.check-it-out.org/
A coordinated effort to loan assistive technology equipment to North Carolinians with disabilities, their families, and their service providers.

http://www.ncatp.org Statewide assistance and resources offering equipment demonstration and short term lending, consultations and evaluations, and information and referrals.

http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/lbph/lbph.htm North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, State Library of North Carolina, Department of Cultural Resources, 1811 Capital  Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604-2188, Telephone: (919) 733-4376, Toll Free (888) 388-2460, TDD(919) 733-1462, FAX(919) 733-6910, nclbph@ncmail.net  or francine.martin@ncmail.net Special Collections - Print reference collection, Assistive devices -  Closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.heightsparentcenter.org/tll2.cfm

http://www.atohio.org/ Promotes assistive technology and related services in the state of Ohio. Special focus on rural and underserved populations. Technology lending.

http://www.wviz.org/edsvcs/prek/Lending_Library_Videos.asp Educational services video lending library

http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/libraryservices/toylibrary/toy_library.htm The Toy Library - Brooklyn, Ohio 

http://www.heightsparentcenter.org/tll2.cfm Heights parent center, OH 

Southern Ohio:
http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/info/main/lb/ The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2071, Telephone: (513) 369-6999, Toll Free (800) 582-0335, TDD(513) 369-3372, FAX(513) 369-3111, lfb@cincinnatilibrary.org or  donna.foust@cincinnatilibrary.org Special Collections - Local subjects and authors, print reference collection, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, Special services - Volunteer services

Northern Ohio:
http://www.cpl.org/Locations.asp?FormMode=LBPH Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Cleveland Public Library, 17121 Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44110-4006, Telephone: (216) 623-2911, Toll Free (800) 362-1262, FAX(216) 623-7036, Barbara.Mates@cpl.org  or LBPH@cpl.org Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities,  Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://winslo.state.oh.us/slotalk.html Machine-Lending Agency - The State Library of Ohio, Talking Book Program, 274 East First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201-3673, Telephone: (614) 644-6895, Toll Free (800) 686-1531, FAX(614) 995-2186, jbow@sloma.state.oh.us Attn: Judy Bow

http://ashtabula.osu.edu/fcs/fcsttg.htm Ohio - TOYS TO GO

http://www.childcarefinder.org/ Child Care Finders Resource & Referral - Enid, OK 

http://www.ucpok.org/ Offers loans of durable medical equipment such as, wheelchairs, prone standers, walkers, bath seats, bed-side commodes, transfer benches, etc., to those in need on a temporary and/or permanent basis.

http://www.library.state.ok.us Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 300 Northeast 18th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Telephone: (405) 521-3514 and (405) 522-0516, Toll Free (800) 523-0288, TDD(405) 521-4672, FAX(405) 521-4582, library@drs.state.ok.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, text books, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

http://www.pghtoys.org/ Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library - Pittsburgh PA 

Toy Lending Library, 5401 Center Ave, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/assistive/piat/index.htm PIAT's mission is to improve access to assistive technology for all Pennsylvanian's with disabilities and older Pennsylvanian's.

Eastern Pennsylvania:
http://www.library.phila.gov/lbh/lbh.htm Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Free Library of Philadelphia, P.O. Box 1194, Philadelphia, PA 19105, Telephone: (215) 683-3213, Toll Free (800) 222-1754, FAX(215) 683-3211, flpblind@library.phila.gov Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's story hour, volunteer services

Western Pennsylvania
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/lbph Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Leonard C. Staisey Building, 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1389, Telephone: (412) 687-2440, Toll Free (800) 242-0586, FAX(412) 687-2442, lbph@carnegielibrary.org Special Collections - Children's books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy, large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, volunteer services

Each Parent Resource Center hosts parent workshops and support groups, community outreach, resources and referrals, and a book and toy lending library, Marga McKee, 803-256-4670,Website:  www.scchildren.org

http://ccac.ataccess.org/ CCAC offers an assistive technology demonstration center, information and referral, short term equipment lending, augmentative communication training, and assistive technology training. Also serves parts of South Carolina.

http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/bph South Carolina State Library, Talking Book Services, P.O. Box 821, Columbia, SC 29202-0821, Telephone: (803) 734-4611, Toll Free (800) 922-7818, TDD(803) 734-7298, FAX(803) 734-4610, lbphbooks@leo.scsl.state.sc.us  or guynell@leo.scsl.state.sc.us 
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, local subjects and authors, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV,  (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Children's summer reading program, radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www/vdbvi.org/library_and_resource_center.htm Virginia Library and Resource Center, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, 395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227-3633, Telephone: (804) 371-3661, Toll Free (800) 552-7015, TDD(804) 371-3661, FAX(804) 371-3328, mccartbn@dbvi.state.va.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, textbooks, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Radio reading service, volunteer services

http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/main/talking_book.htm Alexandria Library-Beatley Central, Talking Book Service, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304-2903, Telephone: (703) 519-5911, TDD(703) 519-5918, FAX(703) 519-5916, emccaffrey@alexandria.lib.va.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, tactile maps, video tapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), optical character reader, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, dial-up news or book, services, volunteer services

http://www.co.arlington.va.us/lib/outreach/special.htm Talking Book Service, Arlington County Sub-Regional Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201, Telephone: (703) 228-6333, TDD(703) 228-6320, FAX(703) 228-7720, talkingbooks@co.arlington.va.us  or rbarne@co.arlington.va.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, tactile maps, video tapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as/default.htm Access Services, Fairfax County Public Library, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 123, Fairfax, VA 22035-0012, Telephone: (703) 324-8380, TDD(703) 324-8365, FAX(703) 324-8386, access@fairfaxcounty.gov Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities,  Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.librarypoint.org/ Fredericksburg Area Subregional Library, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Telephone: (540) 372-1144, Toll Free (800) 628-4807, TDD(540) 371-9165, FAX(540) 373-9411, nbuck@crrl.org  or bburnett@crrl.org 
Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.newport-news.va.us/library/libsys/locat/mainst/outrech/libblind.htm Newport News Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Newport News Public Library System, 110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601, Telephone: (757) 591-4858, TDD(757) 591-4858, FAX(757) 591-7425, nnlbph@nngov.com Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, magnifier, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request

http://www.roanokegov.com/library/talking.html Roanoke Public Library, Talking Book Services, 2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24017-5397, Telephone (540) 853-2648, Toll Free (800) 528-2342, FAX(540) 853-1030, branchmelrose@hotmail.com Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braillewriter (manual), closed circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), magnifier, Special services - Volunteer services

http://www.staunton.va.us/talkingbooks Talking Book Center, Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401, Telephone: (540) 885-6215, Toll Free (800) 995-6215, FAX(540) 332-3906, pearsonjo@ci.staunton.va.us  or talkingbooks@ci.staunton.va.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), closed-circuit TV (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, optical character reader, screen-enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Book discussion group, braille on request, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.vbgov.com/dept/library/services.asp Bayside and Special Services Library, Department of Public Libraries, 936 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, Telephone: (757) 464-9175 and (757) 460-7575, TDD(757) 464-9175, FAX(757) 464-6741, awicher@vbgov.com 
Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, braille, children's books, electronic books, local subjects and authors, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braille notetaker, braillewriter (manual), closed-circuit TV, (Optelec, etc.), hardware-software for hard-copy large print, Optacon, optical character reader, paperless braille display, screen enlarging software, speech input or output, Special services - Braille on request, children's story hour, children's summer reading program, volunteer services

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~acad/astech.html  Regional Resource Centers have assistive technology lending libraries, toll-free information hotlines and provide sites for free demonstrations of assistive technology devices.

http://librarycommission.lib.wv.us West Virginia Library Commission, Special Libraries, Blind and Physically Handicapped Services, Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305-0620, Telephone: (304) 558-4061, Toll Free (800) 642-8674, FAX(304) 558-6016, Calvertd@wvlc.lib.wv.us or mathenyt@wvlc.lib.wv.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, print reference collection, Special services - Dial-up news or book services, volunteer services

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Cabell County Public Library, 455 Ninth Street Plaza, Huntington, WV 25701, Telephone: (304) 528-5700, TDD(304) 528-5694, FAX(304) 528-5866, Special services - Volunteer services

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library, 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, 26104-2414, Telephone: (304) 420-4587, FAX(304) 420-4589, hickmanm@hp9k.park.lib.wv.us Special Collections - Children's books, print reference collection, videotapes on disabilities, Assistive devices - Magnifier, Special services - Volunteer services

West Virginia School for the Blind, Library, 301 East Main Street, Romney, WV 26757, Telephone: (304) 822-4894, FAX(304) 822-4896, Csjohnso@access.k12.wv.us Special Collections - Audio-descriptive videos, children's books, print-braille books, Assistive devices - Braille embosser (computer driven), braillewriter (manual), Special services - Volunteer services

Ohio County Public Library, Services for the Blind and Physically, Handicapped, 52 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003-3696, Telephone: (304) 232-0244, FAX(304) 232-6848

http://wind.uwyo.edu/wynot/ The center provides individuals with a hands-on opportunity to try and evaluate various assistive technology devices. Other than the computer stations and associated hardware and software, most devices are available for loan for brief periods of time.

Machine-Lending Agency - Wyoming Department of Education, Services for Visually Impaired, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building, Room 144, Cheyenne, WY 82009, Telephone: (307) 777-7274, FAX(307) 777-5421, jdial@educ.state.wy.us  Attn: Jim Dial, Eligible readers in Wyoming receive library service from the regional library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

U.S. citizens residing in foreign countries receive library service from:

http://www.loc.gov/nls Network Services Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542, Telephone: (202) 707-9261, TDD(202) 707-0744, FAX(202) 707-0712, raj@loc.gov  or nls@loc.gov Braille and cassette collection

Libraries in this section are part of an Affiliated Library Consortium. NLS recognizes these libraries as affiliates because they meet the following criteria: produce books in audio and braille and/or other appropriate formats for use by eligible readers; make materials available free of charge to eligible readers (Eligible readers are defined as those individuals eligible for library services coordinated by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped); follow or approximate current NLS standards for book production; and submit cooperative cataloging on the titles it is willing to lend for inclusion in the NLS union catalog.

http://www.jbilibrary.org JBI International, (established as the Jewish Braille Institute of America), 110 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016, Telephone: (212) 889-2525, Toll Free (800) 433-1531, FAX(212) 689-3692, library@jbilibrary.org Braille, cassette, large print

Xavier Society for the Blind, 154 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010, Telephone: (212) 473-7800, Toll Free (800) 637-9193, FAX(212) 473-7801, Braille, cassette, large print

http://www.timmins.ca/old/TFL.htm Timmins Family Life Center - Ontario Canada 

http://www.greenwoodmfrc.ca/english/cyp/toy_library_e.htm This one is in Canada - but i can not get any more info 

http://www.booksaloud.org/ Books Aloud, Inc., P.O. Box 5731, San Jose, CA 95150-5731, Telephone: (408) 808-2613, FAX(408) 808-2625, booksaloud@juno.com Visual, physical, and learning disabilities; doctor’s certificate required

Bower Hill Braillists Foundation, 70 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243, Telephone: (412) 343-3667, FAX(412) 531-0819, phgindex@earthlink.net 

http://www.christianrecord.org/ Christian Record Services, Inc., Free Lending Library, P.O. Box 6097, Lincoln, NE 68506-0097, Telephone: (402) 488-0981, FAX(402) 488-7582, info@christianrecord.org 

Educational Tape Recording for the Blind and Handicapped, 3915 West 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655, Telephone: (773) 445-3533, FAX(773) 445-3534, On loan for a $75 annual fee for elementary and high school level; $100 for college level

Horizons for the Blind, Inc., 2 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60114, Telephone: (815) 444-8800, Toll Free (800) 318-2000, FAX(815) 444-8830, horizons@ameritech.net  On loan for a $10 annual fee or for purchase

http://www.jgb.org/programs_services_detail.asp?ps=8 JGB Cassette Library International, (Jewish Guild for the Blind), 15 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023, Telephone: (212) 769-6331, Toll Free (800) 284-4422, FAX(212) 769-6266, Free loan with $25 annual user fee

Johanna Bureau for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Inc., 8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60603-3305, Telephone: (312) 332-6076, FAX(312) 332-0780 Charge for braille: 15˘ per page for duplications, 30˘ per page for new transcriptions; charge for C-90 cassette: $1.40 or tape exchange

Martha Arney Library for the Blind, 3911 Hayes Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, Telephone: (763) 788-0508, meamra@aol.com  Free loan

http://www.navh.org National Association for Visually Handicapped, 22 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010, Telephone: (212) 889-3141, FAX(212) 727-2931, staff@navh.org Free loan; donations welcomed

*Residents of western states, including Alaska and Hawaii, should contact:

http://www.navh.org National Association for Visually Handicapped, 3201 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, Telephone: (415) 221-3201, FAX(415) 221-8754, staffca@navh.org 

http://www.nationalbraille.org National Braille Association, Inc., 3 Townline Circle, Rochester, NY 14623-2513, Telephone: (585) 427-8260, Toll Free (800) 244-5797, FAX(585) 427-0263, nbaoffice@compuserve.com Charge for materials used (need not be returned)

Readings for the Blind, Inc., 29350 Southfield Road, Suite 130, Southfield, MI 48076-2060, Telephone: (248) 557-7776, Toll Free (888) 766-1166, FAX(248) 557-5382, Free loan; tapes exchanged; or $2 per cassette for purchase.

http://www.rfbd.org Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, Telephone: (609) 452-0606, Toll Free (800) 221-4792 (use for book orders and inquiries M through F), FAX(609) 243-7056, Custserv@rfbd.org Any person with a documented print disability: blindness, low vision, learning disabilities, or other impairments that affect reading; completed application form must be submitted with a registration fee of $50 and an annual membership fee of $25. Two membership programs available: individual and institutional; books on cassette available for one-year loan

http://www.seedlings.org Seedlings Braille Books for Children, P.O. Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151-5924, Telephone: (734) 427-8552, Toll Free (800) 777-8552, FAX(734) 427-8552, seedlink@aol.com Charge for materials used (need not be returned)

http://www.tapeministries.org Tape Ministries NW, 840 South 192nd Street, Seattle, WA 98148, Telephone: (206) 243-7377, FAX(206) 243-7431, tmnw@tapeministries.org Free loan

Volunteers of Vacaville, P.O. Box 670, Vacaville, CA 95696-0670, Telephone: (707) 448-6841, ext. 2044, On loan for a nominal fee