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Enchroma : Color-correcting eyewear for color blindness
Color blindness is a condition where a person’s eyes are unable to see colors under normal light. It affects millions of people worldwide and is most prominent in men; it affects 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. The condition ranges from a variety of classes, with red-green color blindness being the most […]
Downloadable Audiobooks from the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
For many people, reading is a daily activity that provides a brief escape and the chance to relax and forget about daily stresses. Reading can be fun, informative, and even cathartic. Unfortunately, for individuals with certain disabilities, reading does not serve as a means of escape and relaxation; conversely, reading can be an arduous task […]
Improved Standards for Library Accessibility
Did you know that starting next year, the Indiana Library and Historical Board will adopt new standards concerning accessibility? In 2011 anyone will be able to access an Indiana library’s catalog from any computer that has an internet connection. According to Indianapolis Business Journal, nearly a third of Indiana’s libraries are already using online catalogs. Imagine […]
Talking Book and Braille Library Welcomes Hoosiers with Vision Impairment
The Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) is one of 57 regional libraries that provides FREE alternative reading sources for people with low vision. The TBBL is a part of the Library of Congress’ National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. They offer large print, braille books, and books on tape to Indiana […]