[New-york-news] NLS update

[Kathryn Carroll]

Hi all,


The National Library Service recently announced some updates to its
National Library Service for people with print disabilities (which includes
blindness).

NLS Debuts New Website and Pilot Programs

The National Library Service (NLS)(link is external)
<https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-library-service-for-the-blind-and-physically-handicapped/about-this-service/>
at
the Library of Congress (LOC) serves as a gateway to library services for
people who are blind, have low vision, or have physical disabilities that
limit access to print materials. The NLS launched a revamped website,
designed for users with and without visual disabilities, which includes
tools to adjust the layout for a range of visual needs.

Additionally, the NLS Director announced four new programs designed to get
more materials to more people, faster than ever. Check out the LOC
blog post(link
is external)
<https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2017/07/a-new-website-and-more-expanding-our-services-for-the-blind-and-physically-handicapped/>
for
more details on the exciting wireless download, duplication on demand,
synthetic speech, and Braille e-reader programs.

Best,

Katy Carroll

P.S. Shared from the Mid-Atlantic ADA Network
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