Program: Maryland State Library Agency, Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Agency: Maryland State Department of Education

Resource Number: 171697
Alternate name: Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; LBPD

Description
LIBRARY: Provides comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print-disabled residents of the State of Maryland.

Services include:
-Books and magazines in Braille delivered either through the US mail or through digital download
-Books and magazines are sent in a specialized format with the Digital Talking Book Machine mailed directly to the patron at home or accessed via direct download.
-Books in Large Print delivered through the US Mail.
-Accessible Technology Training is available by appointment.
-Accessible Textbook Conversion through the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program
-ADA Compliant Computer Workstations both at LBPD and across the state
-Accessible events and programs held at LBPD and over the phone

Program Phones:
410-230-2424		Main
800-934-2541		TTY: MD, except Baltimore City & County
410-333-8679		TTY: Baltimore City/Baltimore County
800-964-9209		Toll free
410-333-2095		Fax

Website: msla.maryland.gov/pages/lbpd.aspx
Email: [email protected]

Location information

Sites offering this program

+ 415 Park Avenue ->

415 Park Avenue

Location:

415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Map)

Hours of operation

Program Hours:
Reference Desk Hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM.

Program Hours:
Open: Closed:	Mon 8AM 5PM	Tue 8AM 5PM	Wed 8AM 5PM	Thu 8AM 5PM	Fri 8AM 5PM

Description:

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Bus Service:

MTA Bus Pink, 51, 80, and Blue.

Public Transportation

Light Rail and Subway are a block away.

Disabilities Access:

Yes.

Mailing Address:

415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201

Service Area:

Program Delivery

Eligibility:	Persons (pre-school age and above) with a qualifying diagnosed disability certification unable to use conventional print material.

Languages:	Accommodations possible., Braille
Application Process:	Applications may be found on the website or can be completed and sent in via US Mail, email or fax.
Payment methods:
Program Fees:	None.
Documents Required:	All applications must be certified by a medical or vision authority that the individual applying for services meets the requirements set forth by the National Library Service.

Service Area:

Defined coverage area:
MD	-Statewide

Volunteering:

Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements: 16 and older.
Volunteer duties: Assist with circulation and re-shelving materials. Also, narrators and reviewers opportunities available, must audition to volunteer.

Custom fields
Payment / Insurance	Free or no-cost care

Agency Background

Programs at Maryland State Department of Education

Tax Status:

None or unknown

Legal Status:

Government - State

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