Blind Services for My Father

3/14/2010 4:00:32 AM #

I was able to set up an account for my mother with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. She loved to read but was no longer able to even read the larger print books. Now she always has a book to listen to, and she just loves it! It was very simple to get her registered and the recordings come to her in the mail. I would highly recommend it for anyone who isn't able to read. Their number is (412) 687-2440.

Debbie G.
Crafton, Pa.

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3/14/2010 4:03:22 AM #

Below are some of the services for the blind that we know of. If there are other specific types of services that you are looking for, please let us know. We'll be happy to help you locate them. Hope this helps.

Blind Association: Blindness and Visual Services
(717) 238-2531   Toll Free (800) 622-2842

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
1800 West Street
Homestead, PA 15120  
Phone: 412-368-4400
800-706-5050 (in Pennsylvania)
TDD: 412-368-4095

Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)
Provides information and assistance relating to Assistive Technology.
Assistive Technology devices allow persons with disabilities to live, work, and play more independently and effectively.
disabilities.temple.edu/programs/assistive/piat/

Carnegie Library, eBooks and eAudio
Customers with a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh library card may download electronic books and audio books from NetLibrary and OverDrive.
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/books/eCLP/

The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH)
Provides free loan of recorded books and magazines, equipment to play the recordings, large print books, and described videos.
Western Pennsylvania residents of any age who are unable to read standard print materials
because of a visual disability, physical disability, or physically-based reading disability may be
eligible to receive this service.
Materials are mailed to the borrower's home in postage-free containers.
Hospitals, nursing or convalescent homes, schools or other institutions serving visually or
physically disabled persons may also register with the library. The local program is run through the Carnegie Library.
412.687.2440  or  800.242.0586
More Info: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/lbph/

Radio Information Service
The area's only reading service for the blind and visually impaired.
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412-488-3944

The Team at www.TodaysSeniorResource.com

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