Imagine a world where books, magazines, and newspapers are always at your fingertips, accessible anytime, anywhere. That’s the reality made possible by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). During our meeting on April 14, we had an exciting discussion about how NLS and Virginia’s Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) are transforming reading for blind and low-vision individuals!

Our presenters were Donna Cox, Director of Education and Library Services at DBVI, who shared insights about her role as Virginia’s NLS regional librarian. In addition, Tamara Rorie and Don Olson from NLS’s Patron Engagement section answered questions about BARD, its many formats, the availability of the new player and the braille display, and other exciting updates from NLS. Whether you are a longtime patron or simply curious about how NLS can enhance your access to books and information, this meeting provided listeners with very helpful information.

A recording of the April meeting can be found below and here:

ACB Va Program 2025 04 DBVI and NLS National Library Services