Long Branch Beach, NJ – August 22, 2026 Register today! Surfer registration is open to people who are visually impaired, blind, legally blind, or diagnosed with unstoppable vision loss. Please… Continue reading “Surfing For Vision”
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TBBC Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading Program 2026 We have some exciting news: the TBBC Summer Reading Program is officially back this year, and we hope to make it the best one yet! This… Continue reading “TBBC Summer Reading Program”
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Searching Your State Library Website
Published May 29, 2026 The NJ State Library (NJSL) offers a wealth of information, including resources for researchers, librarians, and the public. Our Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) supports… Continue reading “Searching Your State Library Website”
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In Their Own Voices: Black Authors Narrating Their Own Work
Originally Published on February 9, 2022 Authors reading their own works is nothing new. For centuries poetry was passed down through an oral tradition. In the nineteenth century numerous writers—including… Continue reading “In Their Own Voices: Black Authors Narrating Their Own Work”
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Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program
December 5, 2025 The Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program was established in 2020 through an endowment to provide legally blind individuals opportunities to work at NLS in… Continue reading “Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program”
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Free Accessible Apps
Here are some trusted, completely free apps that can help with reading, daily tasks, navigation, and schoolwork. Reading & Text Recognition Everyday Tasks Navigation & Travel Support for Students Free… Continue reading “Free Accessible Apps”
News
New Jersey State Library Appoints Elizabeth Burns as Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center
November 3, 2025 New Jersey State Librarian Jen Nelson has announced that Elizabeth Burns has been named the NJSL’s new Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). Reporting to… Continue reading “New Jersey State Library Appoints Elizabeth Burns as Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center”
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Blind mom — who fought her N.J. district for a bus for her kids — just won a huge legal victory
A federal judge is allowing a Middletown mother’s discrimination lawsuit against her local school district to move ahead. Carolyn Bradfield, who is legally blind and hard of hearing, and her… Continue reading “Blind mom — who fought her N.J. district for a bus for her kids — just won a huge legal victory”
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State Librarian’s Update – August 2025
Published on August 4, 2025 The NJ State Library (NJSL) is pleased to offer a new grant opportunity for public libraries – Expanding Digital Literacy. While our work in this… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – August 2025”
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Welcome to My Talking Books on Smart Speaker
Published on July 11, 2025 Here you will find everything you need to know about using My Talking Books on Smart Speaker including how to sign up for Open Beta… Continue reading “Welcome to My Talking Books on Smart Speaker”