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Individuals
who want to read books in large print can obtain them
from these sources:|
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Individuals
who want to read books in large print can obtain them
from these sources:
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Public
Libraries
Most public libraries have a collection of popular books in large print. If your library does not have the particular title you want, the librarian may be able to borrow it for you from another library.
National
Association for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH) Large Print Library
NAVH loans large print books by mail. Contact NAVH at 22 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010; (212) 889-3141 voice; (212) 727-2931 fax
Helen
Keller Services for the Blind Braille Library
Loans large print as well as braille textbooks to students. Arrangements are generally made through the student's teacher of the visually impaired. Contact: 320 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, New York 11550; (516) 485-1234.
Catholic
Charities' Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Persons
Loans large print as well as braille religious textbooks. Contact: 143 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville, New York 11701; (516) 789-5213.
Textbooks
The following organizations sell large print textbooks:
- American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206; 800-223-1839
- Library Reproduction Service, 14214 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90061; 800-255-5002
See also Magazines in Alternative Formats
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