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Frequently Asked Questions: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

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I am a teacher and am looking for materials or activities to teach my students about blindness and accessibility. Can the Library of Congress help?

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) has resources for teachers including a braille activity sheet for children, which can be downloaded here (www.loc.gov/nls/resources/blindness-and-vision-impairment/braille-information/fun-with-braille-activity-sheet/). For more information, contact the NLS Reference Section via the main NLS phone number: 1-800-424-8567, follow the prompts and press 4.

Last Updated: Jan 02, 2021

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