RESOURCES / LINKS
Here are some additional web sites or contact addresses for a number of agencies and service providers who provide assistance for the blind and visually-impaired. Because the direct link does not always work on all computers, we have included the web address - simply copy the item enclosed in parentheses and paste it into your browser.
Database Systems
Keystone Library Automation Systems (http://www.klas.com) : KLAS software company developed WEB OPACS for many NLS affiliated talking book libraries.
Sirsi Corporation (www.sirsidynix.com) : Develops comprehensive integrated systems for diverse libraries, featuring leading-edge software and utilizing the latest Relational Database Management System technologies.
EOS International (www.eosintl.com): Electronic Online Systems International develops and supports automation and knowledge management systems for special libraries.
Sydney PLUS (http://www.sydneyplus.com/) : Knowledge management and library automation solutions for special libraries.
Inmagic Content and Information Management (http://www.inmagic.com): Knowledge management and library automation solutions for special libraries.
AccessWorld (http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw050103): American Federation for the Blind (AFB) newsletter explains DAISY.
AFB Talking Books (http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=38): Demos of DAISY talking books.
National Library Service (: Digital books and magazines.
NLS Flash: Newsletter on flash storage technology for digital talking books.
Plextalk: Plextor's digital talking book technology.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic: Digital audio textbook program.
TELEX: Digital talking book players, recording software and related digital conversion products.
VisuAide: Digital talking book players.
XML.com: The Digital Talking Book [Oct. 16, 2002]: Digital talking book standards.
Library Web Sites and OPACs (online public access catalogs)
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library OPAC (http://www.klas.com/) : Web based library OPAC
BookShare.org: Formatted Braille (brf), HTML and DAISY books for print-disabled and visually handicapped persons available for download with password protected access
Library Catalogs: Listing of talking book library OPACs developed by KLASweb
National Library Service: NLS OPACs (Text-Only and Web interface)
RFB&D: Online book catalog for audiocassette and CDs
Electronic Texts
SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
AMERICAN FOUNDA TION FOR THE BLIND (Reference Library, Information Service, Technical Service) 11 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600
(800) 232-5463 (from outside N.Y. State) Information Line (800) 502-7777 (FAX)
ANDREW HEISKELL BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
(New York Public Library)
40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011-4211
(212) 206-5400
ASSOCIA TED BLIND HOUSING
(Residence and Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Disabled)
135 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-9109
CA THOLIC GUILD FOR THE BLIND (Education and Rehabilitation Services) Archdiocese of New York
1011 First Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-1000, Ext. 2017 or 2020
HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS
141 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
(516) 944-8900
JEWISH BRAILLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL (JBIINT'L)
110 East 30th Street ' New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-2525
JEWISH GUILD FOR THE BLIND (Various Social Services and Braille Materials) 15 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 769-6200
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - NA TIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALL Y HANDICAPPED (Reference and Source Information and Braille Instructions)
1291 Taylor Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20542
(800) 424-8567 (Braille Development Section)
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNA TIONAL
(Social, Educational and Recreational Services
including Braille Lessons)
111 East 59th Street
(Between Lexington and Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10022
(800) 829-0500; (212) 821-9200
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY (Used Eyeglasses and Frames)
549 Millburn Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 376-4903
AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1839 Frankfort Avenue, P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206-0085
(800) 223-1839
RECORDINGS FOR THE BLIND & DYSLEXIC (RSBND)
(Records Educational or Specialized Materials)
545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1005
New York, NY 10017
(800) 221-4792; (212) 557-5720
SEEING EYE. INC.
(Trains and Provides Guide Dogs) P.O. Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07963
973-539-4425
THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
(Strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.)
1155 15th Street N.W.
Suite 1004
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 467-5081
FAX: (202) 467-5085