29 February 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In March, Kansans with print impairments and blindness can indulge in more than 150,000 reading materials as part of the newly proclaimed Kansas Talking Books Week.
On Wednesday, Feb. 28 Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating March 3 through March 9 as Kansas Talking Books Week. The week will highlight free services offered to blind adults administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS).
Throughout the week, Kansans can participate in an open forum with division staff and a roadshow event at the Emporia Public Library. The National Federation NFB-Newsline provides hundreds of newspapers, magazines, emergency weather alerts, job listings and more by phone, internet and iOS app.
“We encourage our current and potential patrons to explore the variety of services offered and the options for customization available through Kansas Talking Books,” Director of the Talking Books Division Michael Lang said. “We want every user to find their perfect fit of service to meet their needs.”
Talking Books Week programming can be found by clicking here. For additional information you can call 1-800-362-0622 or visit the state website here. Services are offered at no cost to patrons. Assistance outreach centers can be found in Norton, Iola and Great Bend.
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