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November 2007 - Posts
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Toys R Us has an online toy guide for differently abled kids . Check it out at http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2257808 . You can view the guide online or download PDF's of the guide, with FAQ's and a 10 tips for buying toys. The online Read More...
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USA.gov has a government and public libraries section at http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf/Libraries.shtml . The site includes a library search, where you can search for libraries within 10 miles of a specific zip code. Links to library related Read More...
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Check out the list of " 20+ Places for Public Domain E-Books " at http://mashable.com/2007/11/12/public-domain-ebook-sources/ . The links are for LEGAL e-book sites. The comments on that page also suggest a few more e-book sites. Enjoy! Read More...
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Amazon announced the release of the Kindle yesterday. The Kindle is Amazon's "wireless reading device." You can read more about it at http://tinyurl.com/3aeswe . The site includes a demonstration video and videos of authors discussing the Kindle. The Read More...
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The Dorina Nowill Foundation in Brazil has developed a "Braille" commercial ... (or should I say a commercial in Braille?) Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/v/JD-NxJnZ8Go . You can see the Dorina Nowill Foundation website at http://www.fundacaodorina.org.br/default2.asp Read More...
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Thanks to a blog post on David Lee King's blog ( http://www.davidleeking.com/ ), I discovered that you can find the "readability level" of your blog! So, I went to test my blog out at the site, which is http://www.criticsrant.com/bb/reading_level.aspx Read More...
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Are you familiar with the National Literary Society of the Deaf? Their website at http://www.folda.net/nlsd/index.htm states they promote "deaf culture, books, and literacy through programs and exhibits, particularly at public libraries." You can learn Read More...
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Have you read the article Correcting poor vision in nursing home residents may decrease symptoms of depression ? It's at http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-11/jaaj-cpv110807.php . The article states, "Nursing home residents who received eyeglasses Read More...
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Okay, if you have been following some of the library related blogs, you will know that there is much discussion about the Annoyed Librarian and exactly who writes the blog... I can safely tell you all, I am NOT the Annoyed Librarian! :) But maybe someday, Read More...
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Did you know that from November 14 - November 16 there is an online book fair ? It's at http://www.loveofreading.com/ . At the website, you can enter to win free books, find author interviews, author readings, and participate in book forums/dialogues. Read More...
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Did you know? According to an email sent to the DTB-talk email list ( dtb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org ) from DSchwab@npr.org : "National Public Radio is looking for visually impaired participants to survey about their experience with media devices. If interested, Read More...
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