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From: Ann.Parsons@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Parsons)
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Subject: Re: HELP
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Date: 19 Apr 91 20:25:16 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Phil,

First of all in the matter of taped books; they are no longer exclusively the
property of the blind. Many libraries carry a good selection of both abridged
and unabridged books of this kind. I have a sighted friend who is always going
to her local branch of the Rochester Public Library to get their taped books.
She listens to them on the way to work in her car. So, if you are in doubt as
to whether your mother-in-law would like tapes for the blind, go to the local
library and check out some regular taped books.

As for large print, I am not sure, but I believe that most libraries carry a
good selection of this kind of book as well. In addition, they would probablly
know if you could get large print cross word puzzles. I am sure that AFB
American Foundation for the Blind sells large print cross word puzzles, but I
think they ought to be available elsewhere too.

Check your local library, you'd be surprised what you can find there. Just as
a hint for those who don't know. I found out some years ago that libraries
carry many of the larger city phone books for the U.S., so, if I want an
address in Chicago, I call the library, not Information. The librarian will
give me the address without my explaining that I am blind and only need the
address, etc, etc, etc.

Take care, hope that I've been helpful.

Ann P.

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