[blindkid] Fwd: 3rd Quarter 2010 eLibrary Newsletter

Carol Castellano blindchildren at verizon.net
Mon Nov 15 16:26:49 UTC 2010 

Hi Everyone,
I am forwarding this info.
Carol

Carol Castellano
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.nopbc.org

>Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:53:54 -0600
>To: Subscriber <blindchildren at verizon.net>
>From: "Lauren Scarpa, Public Relations Officer" <Lauren Scarpa
>  (lscarpa at asb.org)>
>Reply-to: Lauren Scarpa <Lauren Scarpa (lscarpa at asb.org)>
>Subject: 3rd Quarter 2010 eLibrary Newsletter
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>Hello Subscriber,
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>Happy Holidays from Associated Services for the 
>Blind & Visually Impaired's (ASB) 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>Online 
>Bookstore!
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>If you manage a newsletter or website, please 
>feel free to include the information below for 
>your readers.  If you or someone you know would 
>like to be added to 
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>We’ve made some changes to 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>Online Bookstore over the past year so if you 
>haven’t stopped by in awhile, take a moment 
>and browse 
>around. 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>Online Bookstore encourages Braille literacy and 
>helps keep the joy of reading alive for 
>individuals who are blind and provides shoppers 
>access to over 800 books provided in braille and DAISY digital format.
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>We have recently converted over 100 popular book 
>titles to the new DAISY format which allows for 
>the blind & visually impaired user to read books 
>on a DAISY player which is much like an MP3 
>player.  Our list is growing weekly so check with us often.
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>Some of our titles include A Christmas Carol, 
>Black Beauty, Sense and Sensibility and many 
>more!  For a current listing, 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=16&mailid=8&subid=164>CLICK 
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>Please read on to learn about what's new and exciting for this quarter.
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>New Services!
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><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>Online Bookstore has added additional custom 
>services to ensure you get the quality products you want and need.
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>  On Demand Custom Embossing
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>ASB can now produce print and braille 
>simultaneously. This is ideal for materials that 
>must be shared with both blind and sighted 
>individuals. We are even able to provide 
>print/braille stickers and labels for your 
>kitchen and CD cabinets! Let us know your needs 
>and we will try to customize your request.
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>To have a product embossed, please contact Scott 
>Schneider at <mailto:sschneider at asb.org>sschneider at asb.org.
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>  Custom Audio
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>In 2009, the RICB/Recorded Periodicals 
>Department merged to create the Custom Audio 
>Department.  By modernizing these two services, 
>ASB has been able to strengthen our connection 
>to the community and offer state-of-the-art 
>audio production to individuals, businesses, and 
>organizations in need of content.
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>The Custom Audio Department provides traditional 
>recording services to individuals and businesses 
>alike both locally and nationally upon 
>request.  Anything we can put a voice to can be 
>recorded.  Examples include: print copies of 
>transportation schedule and route changes are 
>recorded for SEPTA consumers, manuals and policy 
>materials are documented for various business 
>purposes and individuals may have books, 
>periodicals or scholastic media recorded at 
>their discretion as well as bank statements, utility bills, menus, etc.
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>To have a project recorded, please contact Linda 
>Gaffney at <mailto:lgaffney at asb.org>lgaffney at asb.org.
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>Attention Holiday Shoppers!
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>Want to give that special someone a gift, but 
>aren’t quite sure what they would like?  Make 
>a wise choice and purchase 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=5&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>gift certificates.  These gift certificates are 
>tailored to 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=4&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>Online Bookstore’s products.  You can purchase 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=5&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>gift certificates in denominations that 
>correspond with the incredible selection of books.
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>Please order early, as our standard shipping is 
>"Free Matter for the Blind," you'll have to call 
>or e-mail us to request a faster shipping method.
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>Fall Delectable Deals
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>With the holidays right around the corner, 
>it’s time to get the kitchen fired up with 
>some delicious food!  What better time to try 
>some new recipes?  This quarter, 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASB’s 
>Online 
>Bookstore<http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164> 
>is featuring cookbooks!
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><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=6&mailid=8&subid=164>Mediterranean 
>Cooking by the Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library, 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=7&mailid=8&subid=164>The 
>Family Circle Cookbook, and 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=8&mailid=8&subid=164>Healthy 
>Home Cooking offer some mouth-watering dishes and are sure to tempt any pallet.
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>Increase your child’s love of reading by 
>purchasing any number of wonderful stories 
>features in our 
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=9&mailid=8&subid=164>Young 
>Reader Zone Section!  With over 9 categories to 
>choose from, you’re sure to find a story to 
>entertain all creative minds!  A couple are highlighted below.
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>  Check out 
> <http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=10&mailid=8&subid=164>The 
> Fall of Freddie the Leaf, by Leo 
> Buscaglia.  The story tells how Freddie, a 
> leaf, and his companion leaves change with the 
> passing seasons, finally falling to the ground 
> with a winter's snow.  This is an inspiring 
> allegory illustrating the delicate balance 
> between life and death. This story will appeal 
> to today's readers at a time when stories of 
> comfort and inspiration have become more important than ever.
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>  Another wonderful children’s book featured 
> this month is 
> <http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&gtask=url&urlid=11&mailid=8&subid=164>Katy 
> No-Pocket, written by Emmy Payne.  Katy is a 
> kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry 
> her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals 
> carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy 
> and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket.
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>**Don’t forget ASB can also custom braille 
>books as well!  If you would like to have a 
>specific book brailled, please contact Scott 
>Schneider at <mailto:sschneider at asb.org>sschneider at asb.org.
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>If you have any questions, please don't hesitate 
>to contact me.  From everyone at ASB, thank you for your continued support!
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>Warm regards,
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>Lauren Scarpa
>Public Relations Officer
>Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
>919 Walnut Street
>Philadelphia, PA 19107
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>215.627.0600, x3242
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>www.asb.org
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