These organizations distribute reading materials in accessible formats to blind and visually impaired persons. Some of the organizations sell the books or magazines, some lend them and some rent and/or sell them. In addition, check your local library and the National Library Services (the NLS 800 number is given on this page). For a list of children's books publishers, please see our "parents" resource page.
This list is neither intended as a complete list nor as an endorsement of any organization or publication listed.
American Audio Prose Library, Inc.
Box 842
Columbia, MO 65205
(800) 447-2275
fax (573) 499-0579
e-mail:
aaplinc@gte.net
website:
American Audio Prose Library
Produces contemporary fiction and poetry on cassette, read by the authors.
Some tapes include interviews of authors.
Collection is almost entirely fine prose, read by the author and all but one of their
recordings has a companion interview with the author.
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue, Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206-0085
(502) 895-2405
(800) 223-1839
fax (502) 899-2274
e-mail:
info@aph.org
website:
American Printing House for the Blind
Produces Reader's Digest on cassette, braille and on computer disk, as well as
National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Fifty States, Braille Edition and Word Quest
Puzzles in large print. These and others can be chosen and ordered from their website.
Their website has a database of accessible textbooks (done by them and others).
Associated Services for the Blind
919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia , PA 19146
215-627-0600
dfgodzieba@as.org
Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
ASB of Philadelphia has launched a braille and audio recording bookstore which has over two hundred braille books and dozens of audio recordings and magazines.
Audio Editions
Box 6930
Auburn, CA 95604
(800) 231-4261 Fax: (800) 882-1840 or (530) 888-1840
e-mail:
info@audioeditions.com
website:
Audiobooks - Audio Editions Books on Cassette
Over 8000 audiobooks encompassing all interests. Call for
catalog.
Aurora Ministries
P.O. Box 621
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 748-3031
fax (941) 748-2625
e-mail:
tapes@auroraministries.org
website:
Aurora Ministries Home Page
They have Bibles and Bible studies on standard speed cassette free of charge in
64 languages to visually impaired persons. (The English language Bible is available in
the King James Version, the New King James Version and a Children's Bible.)
Blindskills, Inc.
Box 5181
Salem, OR 97304-0181
(503) 581-4224
(800) 860-4224
fax (503) 581-0178
e-mail:
blindskl@teleport.com
website:
Blindskills, Inc. - Publisher of Dialogue
Publishes Dialogue, a quarterly magazine for the visually impaired. Variety of
subject matters, i.e., careers, lifestyles, how to, technology, new products. Available in
braille, 4-track cassette tape, large print and computer disk. Annual subscription rates:
$28.00 for blind/legally blind and $40.00 for the NOT legally blind.
Brilliance Audio
1704 Eaton Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-5256
(800) 854-7859
fax (616) 846-0630
e-mail:
catalogcustomerservice@brillianceaudio.com
website:
Brilliance Audiobooks
Sells a wide variety of books on cassette.
Braille Bibles International
Box 378
Liberty, MO 64069
800-522-4253
e-mail:
info@braillebibles.org
website:
Braille Bibles International
Braille Bibles International provides the New King James Version Bible in braille.
The New Testament and the first 4 volumes of the Old Testament have been
completed and the entire Old Testament should be completed by May 2003. We also
provide two children's Bibles in braille. The Beginner's Bible (96 Bible stores in "twin-
vision") designed for children under the age of 6 and The Children's Bible in 365 Stories
is designed for children ages 7-12. All are free to eligible persons.
Choice Magazine Listening or "CML"
85 Channel Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8280
(888) 724-6423
fax (516) 944-6849
e-mail:
choicemag@aol.com
website:
Choice Magazine Listening
A free bimonthly collection of articles, fiction, and poetry from current magazines
on Library of Congress speed (4-track) cassette.
Christian Record Services
4444 South 52nd Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 488-0981
(866) 488-0981
fax (402) 488-7582
e-mail:
info@christianrecord.org
website:
Christian Record Services
Has books to loan and Bible studies and religious periodicals for free for visually
impaired persons. They are in large print (22 point), braille, and cassette (not all items
available in all formats). They also have a lending library available to members for
individuals of all ages. Their national camp for blind children with camp sites across the
U.S. and Canada in winter and summer are free of charge.
Doubleday Large Print Customer Service Center
6550 East 30th Street
Box 6325
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 541-8920
(800) 688-4442
fax (317) 542-6590
e-mail:
service@memberservice.com
website:
Doubleday Large Print Book Club, Large Type Books, Easy to Read Books, Large Print Publications
Offers a variety of large print and audio books for sale.
Free Literary and Poetic Audio Books
Creating literary and poetic audio books free for non-commercial enjoyment. "At LiteralSystems.org, all of our audio books are of full quality and are free
without any membership or hidden hooks."
Educational and entertaining, these english language audio books are made in celebration of classic literature and poetry. The recordings playback on standard
MP3 players and can be burned to an audio compact disc for fun home-schooling or entertainment, great for travel and story time.
Free Literary and Poetic Audio Books
The Jewish Braille Institute of America
110 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
(800) 433-1531
e-mail:
admin@jbilibrary.org
website:
Jewish Braille Institute of America
JBI loans thousands of books of Jewish interest on audio cassette, in braille and
in large print free of charge to anyone who is blind, visually impaired, physically or
learning disabled.
Large Print Literary Reader
Dept. W
955 Massachusetts Avenue #105
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-5446 (800) 824-3833
e-mail:
info@large-print.net
website:
Large-Print.NET The Large Print & Low Vision Resource Network
Monthly magazine of fiction, essays, and history, including Mark Twain and
Nathaniel Hawthorn. 16 point bold narrow font.
Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc.
P.O. Box 5000
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 795-8977
fax (909) 795-8970
e-mail:
lbw@lbwinc.org
website:
Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc.
Provides Bibles (New International Version) and Bible studies in braille and large
print (18 point) free to visually impaired persons in 130 countries and over 40
languages. They also provide catalogs in large print and braille.
Marjorie Arnott
1446 N. Coronado St.
Chandler, AZ 85224-7824
(480) 345-8773
web site for shortened form of catalog:
Marjorie Arnott
She has a selection of knitting, crochet and cooking books available,
including several afghan and blanket books; potpourri; sweaters, hats,
gloves, scarves, etc.; baby shower books, and more. Braille inquiries
appreciated. She can also put books together by special request.
Matilda Ziegler Magazine
80 8th Ave. Room 1304
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-0263
fax (212) 633-1601
e-mail:
blind@bellatlantic.net
website:
Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind
General interest monthly magazine available in braille, 4 track audio cassette,
computer disk or email which is free to blind and visually impaired persons. Has a
variety of articles reprinted from magazines and newspapers, many otherwise
unavailable other than in print. Also poems, short stories, humor, a pen pal section,
and a letters column.
National Braille Press
88 St. Stephen Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 266-6160
(800) 548-7323
fax (617) 437-0456
e-mail for orders:
orders@nbp.org
website:
National Braille Press
Publishers of books on computer use and access self-help and lifelong learning
as well as children?s braille literacy including print/braille books.
Besides many interesting books, they publish Our Special Magazine. 6 issues
per year for $15, written and edited for blind women, it covers careers, fashion,
parenting, cooking, handicrafts, travel, maternity, dating, health, and more.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1291 Taylor Street, NW
Washington, DC 20542
(202) 707-5100
(800) 424-8567
e-mail:
NLS@loc.gov
website:
Home Page of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Loans braille and recorded books/magazines, 4 track talking book players,
catalogues, bibliographies, music scores and music instruction materials free by mail
via a national network of libraries. Call them for the number for your regional library.
NLS also provides reference services on blindness-related topics. Call them for
the number of your regional library or visit their web site for the address list and
application for service.
New York Times Large Type Weekly
Box 220
Northvale, NJ 07647
(800) 631-2580
fax (201) 750-5390
website:
The New York Times on the Web
Has articles and a full page crossword puzzle from the current week's issues of
the New York Times. $78.00 per year.
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon St.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7336
(800) 972-7671
fax (617) 972-7334
Perkins School for the Blind
info@Perkins.org
Perkins produces a number of publications, workbooks and instructional tools for relatives and other caregivers of people who are blind, visually impaired,
deafblind or with multiple disabilities. Expected to be available in May 2004 is the Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program, a compilation of materials
designed to teach early literacy skills to children with visual impairments and to help parents be more involved in their child's literacy development.
It is also very appropriate for parents and grandparents with visual impairments for use with sighted (grand)children.
Reader's Digest in Large Print
Box 3010
Harlan, IA 51593
(800) 807-2780
website:
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest introductory offer in large print is $21.95 per year. This may be
ordered via their website or through the 800 number. American Printing House for the
Blind publishes the cassette and braille editions. For large print Condensed Books call:
(800) 877-5293.
Recorded Books, Inc.
270 Skipjack Rd.
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-7802
(410) 535-5590
(800) 638-1304
fax (410) 535-5499
website:
Welcome to Recorded Books, LLC
Rents and sells over 3,000 unabridged books for all ages.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
20 Roszel Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(800) 803-7201
e-mail:
custserv@rfbd.org
website:
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
Provides textbooks and school-related materials on 4-track tape. Recording for
the Blind and Dyslexic is a lending library. In order to borrow books from them, you
need to be a member of their services.
Resources for Rehabilitation
22 Bonad Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 368-9095
fax (781) 368-9096
e-mail:
info@rfr.org
Website:
Resources for Rehabilitation
Publishes Living with Low Vision: A Resource Guide for People with Sight Loss,
6th ed., a directory of services and products for people with low vision of all ages,
including self-help groups, the ADA, high-tech equipment, internet resources and more.
18 point bold type.
The Teaching Company
4151 Lafayette Center Dr., Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151-1232
(800) 832-2412
fax (703) 378-3819
e-mail:
Custserv@TeachCo.Com
website:
The Teaching Company - Great Courses That Engage the Mind
Has audio & video cassette and CD courses such as fine arts, math, philosophy,
religion and science for sale.
Thorndike Press
295 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME
(207) 859-1000
website:
Gale - Thorndike Press - Home
Produces fiction and non-fiction books in large print.
ThoughtAudio.com
925-600-1300
Publisher@ThoughtAudio.com
ThoughtAudio.com produces FREE Classic Literature in MP3 format.
Their content is professionally produced and their site averages over 500,000 monthly on a global basis.
Transaction Publishers
390 Campus Drive
Somerset, NJ 07830
(732)445-1245
(888) 999-6778
fax (732) 748-9801
e-mail:
trans@transactionpub.com
website:
Transaction Publishers Online
Offers large print books.
Ulverscroft Large Print USA, Inc.
914 Union Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 674-4270
(800) 955-9659
fax (716) 674-4195
e-mail:
jmcgowan@ulverscroftusa.com
website:
Ulverscroft Index Page for All Countries
Produces fiction and non-fiction books in large print. They also
produce audio books on CD and cassette.
ZBS Foundation
174 North River Rd
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(800) 662-3345
(Alaskan, Hawaiian and foreign customers, (518) 695-6406)
fax (518) 695-4041
e-mail:
info@zbs.org
website:
ZBS home
Science fiction and adventure on cassette for the whole family.