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Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; LBPD
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Description
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LIBRARY: Provides unabridged recorded books and magazines, reading material, large print, braille, descriptive video, and a library for the print disabled. Playback machine also available. Provides large print, audio, and Braille books and magazines directly through the US Mail, as well as the direct download of over 120,000 titles through BARD mobile app. If patrons choose, will send a digital book player to their address on record, provide books based on their preferences and requests, and keep them abreast of the latest news from the National Library Service.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland
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Hours Of Operation
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Second Saturday of the month, 10AM-2PM.
Fri: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Persons (pre-school age and above) with a qualifying diagnosed disability certification unable to use conventional print material.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Applications may be found on the website or can be completed and sent in via US Mail, email or fax.
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Documents Required
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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.
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Volunteer Requirements
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16 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Assist with circulation and re-shelving materials. Also, narrators and reviewers opportunities available, must audition to volunteer.
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Programs at this agency
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Workforce & Technology Center Child Care Scholarship Program Infants and Toddlers Program, Anne Arundel County Infants and Toddlers Program, Worcester County Infants and Toddlers Program, Somerset County Infants and Toddlers Program, St. Mary's County Infants and Toddlers Program, Queen Anne's County Infants and Toddlers Program, Prince George's County Infants and Toddlers Program, Howard County Infants and Toddlers Program, Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program, Dorchester County Infants and Toddlers Program, Charles County Infants and Toddlers Program, Cecil County Infants and Toddlers Program, Carroll County Infants and Toddlers Program, Caroline County Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore City Infants and Toddlers Program, Calvert County Infants and Toddlers Program, Talbot County Infants and Toddlers Program, Kent County Infants and Toddlers Program, Harford County Infants and Toddlers Program, Allegany County Birth to Five, Wicomico County Early Intervention Program, Washington County Division of Rehabilitation Services, Washington County (DORS) Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region II, Southern Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region III, Baltimore City Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region II, Lower Shore (DORS) Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region V, Central Maryland Office of Child Care, Anne Arundel County Office of Child Care, Baltimore City Office of Child Care, Baltimore County Office of Child Care, Cecil & Harford Counties Office of Child Care, Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties Office of Child Care, Upper Shore Office Office of Child Care, Frederick County Office of Child Care, Carroll & Howard County Office of Child Care, Montgomery County Office of Child Care, Prince George's County Office of Child Care, Lower Eastern Shore Office of Child Care, Region 7 Western Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program, Garrett County Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region VI, DC Metro Area (DORS) Division of Rehabilitation Services, Garrett County (DORS) Division of Rehabilitation Services, Allegany County (DORS) Division of Rehabilitation Services, Frederick County (DORS) Maryland Summer Food Service Program Judy Center Partnership of Howard County, Information & Referral Judy Center Partnership of Howard County, Parent Education
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Toll Free Number
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800-964-9209
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Fax Number
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410-333-2095
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Main
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410-230-2424
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TTY: MD, except Baltimore City & County
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800-934-2541
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TTY: Baltimore City/Baltimore County
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410-333-8679
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Main Email Address
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reference.desk@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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415 Park Avenue
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