The Talking Book and Braille Center Blog
Talking Book and Braille Center Blog
Empowering Accessible Reading in New Jersey
Welcome to the blog of the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC), your gateway to accessible reading and lifelong learning. TBBC serves New Jersey residents of all ages who have difficulty reading standard print due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities.
Here, you’ll find the latest in accessible technology, inspiring stories, and updates on new resources and programs. Whether you’re a longtime patron or just discovering TBBC, our blog connects you with tools and opportunities that make reading more accessible and enjoyable.
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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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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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What is the DA2 Player The DA2 is the newest talking book player from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), and it is now available… Continue reading "Introducing TBBC’s New Audiobook Player, the DA2"
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NJLA Rising Star Award Luisa Martucci the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator at the Talking Book and Braille Center. She is the recipient the Rising Star Award at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference called “A… Continue reading "Congratulations TBBC’s Rising Star; Luisa Martucci"
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Published on February 4, 2026 Safety for the blind and visually impaired in snow/ice requires enhanced navigation techniques and precautions. Key tips include wearing reflective clothing, using “penguin” steps (short,… Continue reading "Winter Safety Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired"
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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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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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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"
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The NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) now offers its popular promotional bookmarks in both English and Spanish. These bookmarks highlight TBBC’s free services for New Jersey… Continue reading "TBBC Promotional Bookmarks Now Available in English and Spanish"
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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"