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Jernigan, Kenneth – 1991
This publication recounts the childhood experiences of one boy at the Tennessee School for the Blind and his use of braille and talking book library services. It also describes his frustration at the rationing of braille reading materials at the school, and how his enormous appetite for reading material led him to "beat" the school's…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Childhood Interests, Elementary Education
Cylke, Frank Kurt – 1983
Two meetings of the International Federation of Library Associations Section of Libraries for the Blind (BLISTA) are summarized. The first was an expert meeting which was held in Marburg/Lahn, Federal Republic of Germany, in August 1983. Participants included 51 librarians and technical experts serving blind and physically disabled individuals in…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
Redmond, Linda, Comp.; Peaco, Freddie, Comp. – 1981
This circular lists contact organizations, possible volunteer activities, and related publications for individuals interested in volunteering their services on behalf of visually and physically handicapped readers and for libraries interested in starting or expanding volunteer programs. Descriptions of several national organizations concerned with…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Check Lists, Library Materials
Sumner, Mary Ann, Comp. – 1994
Music is a universal language, and through the items in this bibliography, readers can find books about music, history, composers, performers, dancing and adventures relating to music, including foreign music and cultures. It contains annotations for 92 books that are available for free to the blind and disabled. Entries are arranged…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Blindness, Braille, Childrens Literature
Siegner, Cathy, Comp. – 1992
This guide contains a sample press release, artwork, bibliographies, and program ideas for use in 1992 public library summer reading programs in Montana. Art work incorporating the dragon theme includes bookmarks, certificates, reading logs, and games. The bibliography lists books in the following categories: picture books and easy fiction (49…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature