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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I meant to say that most of us in the chapter are long-time recipients of library services, so feel free to ask any questions you may have. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>CABVI policy is to introduce every client who receives any services there to the radio reading service and the national library service. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>You told me you got services from CABVI, so I just assumed you had a radio and a talking book player. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’m thinking I should put it on our next chapter meeting agenda. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>These are such basic and significant services that if we have any other members who have missed the boat, we need to spread the good word and get them on board!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Good luck.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 11, 2015 4:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting'; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'; 'Walter Mitchell'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cinci-nfb] FW: Currency reader - a little more info<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Walter, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The library is not something you join. It’s a service. I’m surprised you aren’t already a patron. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>To fill out the online application, go to <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls">www.loc.gov/nls</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>And follow the link called Find a Library. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If you are interested in the library, the digital talking book players are distributed by CABVI. You could accomplish two tasks at once by getting your player from CABVI and asking someone there to give you a letter stating your eligibility for the currency reader. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If you want to know more about the library, ask away. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Don’t apply for services just to get the currency reader, though. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If you aren’t actually interested in the library, it would be much quicker to just get someone at CABVI, Clovernook, or any doctor to give you the signature you need. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [<a href="mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 11, 2015 3:01 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Walter Mitchell'; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cinci-nfb] FW: Currency reader - a little more info<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Walter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’d call the Ohio Library for the Blind in Cleveland and request an application from there directly (216) 623-2911. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hope this helps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Chris.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [<a href="mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Walter Mitchell via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 11, 2015 2:58 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a>; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Cinci-nfb] FW: Currency reader - a little more info<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I went to the BEP website today. Unfortunately I am not a member of the National Library, so I had to print out the application and mail it in. It says to allow up to 8 weeks for delivery. I also have to have a approved organization such as the library, CABVI or my doctor fill out a part of the application to confirm that I am blind. I offered the letter that I have scanned into my computer, but the confirmation must be on the application and an attachment is not accepted. I think that I will just join the National Library then the person that gave me this information could have filled out the application for me. Can anyone provide the information for joining the National Library?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The phone number that I called: </span>844-815-9388<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Walter<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [<a href="mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 10:10 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:cinci-nfb@nfbnet.org">cinci-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] FW: Currency reader - a little more info<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Kudos to Chris Sabine for taking the time to check the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bep.gov">www.bep.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>site to confirm what folks need to do to get the currency reader. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’m forwarding our correspondence below to share with the rest of you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Walter, let us know how long it takes!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Deborah Kendrick [<a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 10:08 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi Chris, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thank you so much for taking the time to verify that the info is on the BEP site. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Actually, what you now know is all there is to know. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The idea of having the pilot be through NLS was to save people the trouble of verifying eligibility, but it sill won’t be that hard. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’m pretty sure that the press release you found has a phone number to call, and that might be how you can find out how to submit your proof of eligibility. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>By the way, what some people do – and this is very wise, although I’ve not done it myself! – is to have a doctor write a letter, and scan it, so that it is always in your computer whenever you need such a thing. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>But you could also just ask the library or CABVI or anyone else who has your name on file to produce such a letter for you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I remember needing one once and a mobility instructor I knew just wrote the letter for me. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>SO, it won’t be too hard, and again, I thank you so much for sharing this link with everyone. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>And since Walter was the most eager member, maybe he can tell the rest of us how quickly the BEP comes through! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting [<a href="mailto:info@onhconsulting.com">mailto:info@onhconsulting.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 9:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi Deborah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I checked the BEP Website just now; indeed, BEP is handling applications for the IBill Currency Reader directly from their offices in D.C., according to a press release from January. (See <a href="http://www.bep.gov/pressrelease1515.html">http://www.bep.gov/pressrelease1515.html</a>). The link to the online application process is from this site. Apparently, they require a signed statement of eligibility from a “competent authority.” I haven’t checked to see if this means a doctor’s statement or notice from NLS concerning eligibility, but any information from your colleagues about how these applications are being handled at BEP from your contacts would be particularly helpful to all of us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks much,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Chris.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Deborah Kendrick [<a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 9:24 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>You, too Chris. And you’re welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting [<a href="mailto:info@onhconsulting.com">mailto:info@onhconsulting.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 9:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks, Deborah. That sounds good. Any info re the status of this program would be great!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Have a good rest of your weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Chris.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Deborah Kendrick [<a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 9:19 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Chris, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The web site for Bureau of Engraving and Printing is <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bep.gov">www.bep.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>and perhaps the phone number is on the site. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>On Monday, I’ll ask colleagues at NLS to see if anyone has more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting [<a href="mailto:info@onhconsulting.com">mailto:info@onhconsulting.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 8:40 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:dkkendrick@earthlink.net">dkkendrick@earthlink.net</a>; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Deborah.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I believe you mentioned at the Chapter meeting that NLS ceased providing the currency readers through the network libraries when the pilot ended on Dec. 31, and anyone who needs to order one must contact the Bureau of Engraving and Printing directly. Do you have that contact info?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Chris. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [<a href="mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Deborah Kendrick via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 07, 2015 3:13 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:cinci-nfb@nfbnet.org">cinci-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] Currency reader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Greetings Cincinnati Federationists, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>At the January 24 chapter meeting, I mentioned that the U.S. government currency reader program had ended its library phase and was now moving into the phase through which the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will distribute devices directly. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Walter Mitchell is the only person who has asked for more information, and I am now sending it. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I do hope that means that the rest of you already ordered one from the library. </span> <span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>But just in case there are more of you who have been too shy to ask, I am sending this to the entire list. </span> <span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I do hope the following information will be of some assistance. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Below is the information as previously distributed by NLS. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Please be sure to</span> <span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>note that the pilot phase has passed, so you must contact the BEP if you have not received your iBIll yet.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Happy February!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Deborah</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>NLS has partnered with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in support of its U.S. Currency Reader Program, which will provide currency reader devices, free of charge, to eligible individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The program is part of the U.S. government’s Meaningful Access Initiative to assist individuals who experience difficulties identifying U.S. currency.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>The currency reader, called the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier, is a compact device that announces a note’s value in one of three ways: voice, pattern of tones, or pattern of vibrations. Just insert a note into the device and press the button on the side to have the denomination identified. The currency reader does not identify foreign or counterfeit banknotes. The size of a key fob, it can be carried in a pocket or purse, clipped to a belt, or attached to a keychain or lanyard. It operates on a single AAA battery, which typically lasts for more than a year. The initial battery is included.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>A national rollout of the U.S. Currency Reader Program is scheduled to begin in January 2015, but a pilot initiative is currently underway through which eligible NLS patrons may pre-order a currency reader through December 31, 2014. To pre-order, patrons may call their local braille and talking-book library. They may also call 1-888-NLS-READ,</span> <span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>and when prompted for regional library (third tone), say “library” to be connected to their nearest braille and talking book library. The library staff will note the account and a currency reader will be mailed Free Matter to the patron’s on-file address when the devices become available.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>Eligible individuals who wish to receive free library service from NLS may download an application at</span> <a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/pdf/application.pdf"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>http://www.loc.gov/nls/pdf/application.pdf</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'> or call 1-888-NLS-READ and follow the aforementioned procedures to request the form from their nearest braille and talking book library.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>To learn more about the U.S. Currency Reader Program or other aspects of the U.S. government’s initiative to provide meaningful access to U.S. currency visit</span> <a href="http://www.bep.gov/"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>www.bep.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:ArialMT'>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>