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Presented by: Kara Riley Customer Development LibrarianFlorida Bureau of Braille & Talking Books Library
Seeing to Your Needs
Agenda
• Common causes of vision loss • Common mobility issues • Organic conditions• Braille & Talking Books Library Services• Q & A• Equipment workshop• Applications & sign up• Feedback
CataractsA clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision most frequently related to aging.
Primary Causes of Vision Loss in Older Adults
Normal Vision Cataracts
Information from the National Eye Institute: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
Primary Causes of Vision Loss in Older Adults
Diabetic Retinopathy
Caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
Information from the National Eye Institute: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
Normal Vision Diabetic Retinopathy
Primary Causes of Vision Loss in Older Adults
GlaucomaA group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness.
Information from the National Eye Institute: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
Normal Vision Glaucoma
Macular DegenerationDestroys the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision.
Information from the National Eye Institute: http://www.nei.nih.gov/
Primary Causes of Vision Loss in Older Adults
Normal Vision Macular Degeneration
Primary Mobility Issues Among Older Adults
Carpal tunnel
A condition caused by the compression of the nerve as it passes from the wrist into the hand.
Information from Medline Plus Encyclopedia: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Diabetic neuropathy
A degenerative disorder of the nerves.
Primary Mobility Issues Among Older Adults
Information from Medline Plus Encyclopedia: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Severe arthritis
An inflammation of the joints.
Muscle atrophy
The wasting or loss of muscle tissue.
Organic Issues
• Reading disability– Dyslexia– Visual processing disorders– Aphasia
• Require a physician’s certification
Why is this important to me?
• Common conditions of our patrons• You or a loved one may qualify• Don’t wait to sign up
Library of CongressDepartment of Education
Division of Blind Services
Who are we?
Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Library• Free lending library• Funded by tax dollars• Serve the blind, visually impaired, and
physically disabled• More than 2.4 million braille and talking
books
What do we offer?
• Digital players• Digital talking books
and magazines• Downloadable
talking and braille books
• Braille books and magazines
Why should I subscribe?
The service is FREE!
Free equipmentFree reading materialsFree postage to and from your home
How do I qualify?
• Low Vision– Legally blind– Corrected vision less than 20/200
• Difficulty holding a book or turning a page
• Reading disability
How do I order the books?
• Over the phone– Talk to a live person
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST– Leave a message
• Online 24/7• Automated service • Through the mail
How do I get started?
• Sign up here today• Take an application with you and return
by mail• Go to our website and download an
application: http://dbs.myflorida.com/library/membership.php
Who can certify my application?
• Physician• Nurse• Counselor• Social Worker• Librarian• Clergyman
Volunteer Opportunities
• Pulling and shelving books• Duplicating recording materials• Book inspection• Labeling and mailing projects• Machine repair• Recording and monitoring• Assisting in the print shop• Braille transcription• Clerical
“Books talk, readers listen
Readers talk, we listen.”
Questions?
Kara RileyCustomer Development Librarian
Phone: 386-239-6040
Toll Free: 1-800-226-6075
Email: [email protected]
