Lisa Nelson & the Utah State Library for the Blind | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with Lisa Nelson, Program Manager with the Utah State Library Program for the Blind and Disabled and the library services provided to the blind and visually impaired. The Library houses the world's largest braille collection and the largest audiobook collection for the blind. 
Individuals who cannot read or use conventional printed materials as a result of visual or physical limitations, i.e. blind, visual disability, physical disability, and/or reading/learning disability are by law eligible. This also includes persons in private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
Large Print Collection
iBill Currency Reader
Utah Regional Library for the Blind (Serves People)
Multistate Center West (Serves Libraries)
Braille and the Braille E-Reader: Serves 19 States
BARD and the National Library Service
Audiobooks and Audiobook Cartridges: Serves Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, and Montana
Braille Transcribing
Recording Studio, Locally Recorded Books, and Volunteer Readers
Reading Materials for All Age Groups and All Interests
Originally Recorded: November 2024.
Lisa Nelson – GuestJeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager

Adam Rushforth & the DSBVI | Utah Libraries Have You Covered

In this episode we chat with Adam Rushforth, Training & Adjustment Services Coordinator with the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the services provided to the blind and visually impaired.
Originally Recorded: October 2024.
Adam Rushforth – Guest Jeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager