[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>ask=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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>Weâve made some changes to
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>Online Bookstore over the past year so if you
>havenât stopped by in awhile, take a moment
>and browse
>around.
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>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>ask=url&urlid=16&mailid=8&subid=164>CLICK
>HERE.
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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>ask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>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.
>
>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!
>
>Want to give that special someone a gift, but
>arenât quite sure what they would like? Make
>a wise choice and purchase
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=5&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>gift certificates. These gift certificates are
>tailored to
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=4&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>Online Bookstoreâs products. You can purchase
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=5&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>gift certificates in denominations that
>correspond with the incredible selection of books.
>
>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,
>itâs 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>ask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>ASBâs
>Online
>Bookstore<http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=13&mailid=8&subid=164>
>is featuring cookbooks!
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><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=6&mailid=8&subid=164>Mediterranean
>Cooking by the Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library,
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=7&mailid=8&subid=164>The
>Family Circle Cookbook, and
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=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 childâs love of reading by
>purchasing any number of wonderful stories
>features in our
><http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=url&urlid=9&mailid=8&subid=164>Young
>Reader Zone Section! With over 9 categories to
>choose from, youâre 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>ask=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 childrenâs book featured
> this month is
> <http://www.asb.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing>ask=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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>**Donât 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,
>
>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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><mailto:lscarpa at asb.org>lscarpa at asb.org
>www.asb.org
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