For information, please call 9195276739 or 9195276779. Learn more about our raleighbased library for the blind and physically handicapped helps those with visual or physical disabilities by circulating materials in. Nc library for the blind and physically handicapped home. Please call service provider or visit website to learn. The division of services for the blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deafblind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment. Braille and audio reading download potential users.
Library for the blind in north raleigh, raleigh, nc with. Hours please call or visit website for hours of operation areas served. North carolina library for the blind and physically. North carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped. National library service for the blind and print disabled downloadable books and magazines bard. Ncatp leads north carolinas efforts to carry out the federal assistive technology act of 2004 by providing device demonstration, shortterm device loans, and. She retired in 2009, and currently spends time bowling, singing, volunteering at the nc library for the blind and physically handicapped, and of course reading. Persons with mental health issues, deaf, or hard of hearing. Individuals can apply for the program at 315 ashe ave. The north carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped is located 3 miles north of the state government complex on capital blvd. Kim revels, social worker for the blind at 2529466208. Library for the blind and physically handicapped, state library of north carolina. North carolina low vision resources, organizations and. The nclbph is a state agency operated by the state library of.
Services for the blind wake county, north carolina. North carolina school for the blind and deaf dining. Nc library for the blind and physically handicapped. Find 1 listings related to library for the blind in north raleigh on. About the library friends of the north carolina library for the blind. Northeast regional library wake county, north carolina. Program national library service for the blind and print disabled. The library for the blind and physically handicapped is located north of downtown raleigh and is open from 8 a. The nc braille literacy council nc blc is dedicated to promoting the use of braille as an important and viable literacy medium, assuring access to braille materials in a timely manner, and increasing the consistent use of braille among the population of our state who are blind or visually impaired. Angelo sonnesso is a recently retired social worker for the blind from services for. A photograph of the front of the north carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped in raleigh, north carolina. Researchers from nc states institute for transportation research and education itre werent necessarily thinking of those problems when they took their first tour of the new hunt library.
Governor cooper proclaims north carolina library for the blind and physically disabled handicapped day. Library for the blind and physically handicapped 1841 capital boulevard raleigh, north carolina 27635. At the request of the north carolina commission for the blind in 1958, the state library accepted responsibility for providing library services to the blind. Crampton and william henley deitrick papers and drawings, 19281977 mc00227. In subsequent years the state library extended additional services to those unable to hold or read ordinary printed materials because of physical or visual impairments. Nc cardinal is supported by the institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the federal library services and technology act lsta, as administered by the state library of north carolina, a division of the department of natural and cultural resources. North carolina school for the blind and deaf dining hall floor plan and reference details north carolina school for the blind and deaf raleigh, n.
Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers. Abstractsince 1958, the north carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped nclbph has served patrons throughout the state of. The library is located in raleigh, but mails materials throughout the state. Nc library for the blind and physically handicapped, raleigh, nc.
Nc library for the blind and physically handicapped exceptional. The nc library for the blind and physically handicapped held educational events that were financially supported by the friends, including the spirit in motion program attended by 1 individuals and a volunteer recognition luncheon attended by 58 individuals. Library for the blind and physically handicapped nc dncr. Nc library for the blind and physically handicapped east. Part of the state library and department of cultural resources of north. If you are seeking to learn more about resources and opportunities available through the state of nc for those impacted by lowvision and blindness, please contact. Year round mini booksales at seven durham locations. State library of north carolina department of natural and cultural resources 1841 capital boulevard raleigh, nc 276042188 librarian. Libraries, public library, local library system and more in raleigh, nc. In accordance with governor roy coopers executive order 117 and wake county governments order to stay at home to help limit the spread of covid19, the nc library for the blind and physically handicapped is limiting certain operations. For a list of closings please see the state holiday calendar. Locate contact information for state agencies, employees, hotlines, local offices, and more.
North carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped nclbph is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. North carolina school for the blind and deaf plot plan. Find 1 listings related to library for the blind in raleigh on. The nc library for the blind and physically handicapped nclbph is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. Nc state traffic researchers used the hunt librarys 3d printers to make a tactile map that helps the blind navigate a busy roundabout. Our historic restaurant has a new vibe to it since its 2016 complete renovation with thought provoking art installations by cofounder and artist marvin gralnick and bright and playful culinary treats dreamed up by chef johannes klapdohr, youre sure to find our restaurant. Call or email to schedule an appointment eligibility requirements. Library for the blind and physically handicapped nc. The blind center serves as the home office for the division of health and human services for the blind and visually impaired. See 3 tips from 20 visitors to nc library for the blind and physically handicapped. That all may read national library service for the blind.
The north carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped nclbph is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. The library is closed on state government holidays. Mailing library materials during covid19 whats new. North carolina school for the blind and deaf plot plan and details north carolina school for the blind and deaf raleigh, n. Rha health services, deaf and hard of hearing program. A special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. The north carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped home page. Library for the blind and physically handicapped state. Department of natural and cultural resources state library of north carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped 1841 capital boulevard raleigh, north carolina 27635.
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How to search the catalog db068889 retrieves by book number. Nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. The nclbph is a state agency operated by the state library of north. The north carolina assistive technology program ncatp is a state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities. North carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped nclbph is a.
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