1. Audio Books and Documents for People with Vision, Physical and Learning Disabilities Minnesota State Services for the Blind Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Security 2200 University Avenue West, #240 St. Paul, MN 55114-1840 1-800-652-9000

2. Assistive Technology and Aids Transcribing Print into Audio Eligibility Listening to Audio

3. State Services for the Blind Helps people maintain or regain independence Helps people find or keep jobs Provides access to printed information Provides information and consultation on adaptive and assistive technology

4. Audio books, Magazines, Newspapers – Library audio books and magazines through mail or downloadable on-line – Books, newspapers, magazines on the radio and streaming on-line – Telephone and computer newspaper reading services – Custom recorded printed materials: books, magazines, personal documents, church materials, cookbooks, and more!

5. Application for Services Number of blind, visually impaired or learning disabled people Eligibility Criteria Process Individual and Institutional Applications Learning Disabilities– Medical Approval Needed

6. www.mnssb.org

7. Application for Services Eligibility Form

9. How to Order Library Books Call 1-800-722-0550 or go on-line to www.mnbtbl.org

10. How to Order Custom Audio 1.Call 651-539-1422 or 1-800-652- 9000 or go on-line to www.mnssb.org www.mnssb.org 2. Send in material and order form

11. Available Formats Digital Cartridges (with digital markers, playable on NLS machine) CDs (with digital markers) File Transfer (with digital markers) Cassette Tape (playable on NLS machine)

12. Playback Machines NLS - Digital Talking Book Players, Tape Players Computer - AMIS Commercial – Victor Stream, Kurzweill Apple Products – Ipad, Iphone, Ipod

13. Questions???

14. Contact Information Dan Gausman, Library Technician/Customer Services Dan.Gausman@state.mn.us 651-539-1422 Linda Lingen, Program Manager Linda.Lingen@state.mn.us 651-642-0504 Linda Woodstrom, Alternate Media Coordinator Linda.Woodstrom@state.mn.us 651-539-1421