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Alternate Name
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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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