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Braille Materials/Collections | Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service

300 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Eligibility

Blind persons whose visual acuity is 20/200 or less with correcting lenses, or with a visual field of less than 20 degrees; Other physically disabled persons including: a. Persons whose visual disability is certified as preventing reading, b. Persons certified as unable to read or unable to use printed material because of physical limitations, c. Persons certified as having a reading disability severe enough to prevent reading in a conventional manner

Required documents

Completed Application Form from website

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
800-426-0709

Voice - Toll free

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/TBBS/home.html

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

(1) Download application from website, complete and send by mail (2) Application must be certified by health care practitioner including home health care providers, nurses, social workers, librarians - listed on application as eligible for the program

Fees

No Fees

Service area

IL

Description

Provides library service to Illinois residents who are unable to read print. Offers braille and audio library resources by mail or through downloads from website.

Providing organization

Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service

Provides library service to Illinois residents who are unable to read print. Offers braille and audio library resources by mail or through downloads from website.