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From: andyn@stpstn.UUCP (Andy Novobilski)
Newsgroups: comp.misc
Subject: Reading Core Science Texts for the Blind.
Keywords: Reading, Blind, Volunteer
Message-ID: <6799@stpstn.UUCP>
Date: 25 Apr 91 13:22:03 GMT
References: <32147@usc> <1991Apr23.170858.17457@nmt.edu>
Reply-To: andyn@stepstone.com (Andy Novobilski)
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Organization: The Stepstone Corporation, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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The Forum column of the March '91 issue of IEEE Spectrum contained 
a short article on a volunteer program entitled "Reading for the 
Blind."  The article then points out that the RFB program has set 
aside four of their 32 studios (Boston, New Haven, Philadelphia, 
and Los Angeles) as "science studios."  It also points out that the 
need for people that can read core science texts is very great.

Why do I write?  We (my wife and I) decided to check out the pro-
gram.  We went to the studio in New Haven, CT and were immediately 
put to work.  They ask for several hours once a week, and have 
both AM and PM recording times that span six days a week.  Also, 
I believe any studio can read any text, so you don't have to be 
near a science center to be able to read that type of text.  

I would recommend it as a volunteer activity that is not time 
intensive and provides a sense of giving back some of the knowl-
edge you have gained in books to someone who can't access the 
material without help.  Think about it.  

For more information you can contact their national headquarters 
at (609)452-0606.
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