OTBS at RHPL

OTBS at RHPL Welcome to the Oakland Talking Book Service @ RHPL! A talking book player and materials will be mailed at no cost as Free Matter for the Blind.

This free service administered by the Rochester Hills Public Library, loans talking books and magazines, large print books, Braille and talking book players to eligible Oakland County residents of all ages. If you are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations, you should qualify. The first step in beginning service is t

o apply. In addition to mailed materials, all eligible individuals have access to tens-of-thousands of books and dozens of magazines available for download through the National Library Service's Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) site. An application for access to BARD is required and available through the NLS website. OTBS@RHPL is conveniently located in the Outreach & Bookmobile Services area of the Rochester Hills Public Library. The staff of this award-winning department are committed to personal and accessible services beyond walls, beyond books and beyond tradiitional library services. When you pay us a visit, come find us directly across from the checkout desk on the first floor. For information on location and hours, visit the RHPL Hours & Location page. All Oakland County residents who are eligible for OTBS service are also eligible for Rochester Hills Public Library borrowing privileges.

03/03/2021

It’s our 90th birthday! Join the party as we kick off our yearlong celebration with a concert by stellar jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker at 8:00 p.m. EST tonight on The Library of Congress’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/LibraryOfCongress. Since 1931, NLS has served eligible patrons with free braille and audio reading materials, which now includes the world’s largest collection of accessible music. Learn more about NLS’s history at https://go.usa.gov/xsRDM. Plus, you can watch Whitaker’s interview with NLS Director Karen Keninger at https://youtu.be/-KZ2L_JU4pc before the concert tonight.

[Image: Karen Keninger and Matthew Whitaker in adjacent frames from virtual interview.]

Join NLS in celebrating its 90th Anniversary with a free virtual concert by talented young musician Matthew Whitaker.
02/25/2021

Join NLS in celebrating its 90th Anniversary with a free virtual concert by talented young musician Matthew Whitaker.

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress, will kick off its 90th anniversary celebration with a free virtual concert by jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker on Wednesday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m. (EST)—and you’re invited!

Happy 90th Birthday NLS!
01/29/2021

Happy 90th Birthday NLS!

Timeless treasures and contemporary presentations from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. As the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, we are t...

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12/09/2020

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12/03/2020

Join our webinar on Tuesday, December 8: LDB Current and Future Programs from 3:00-3:30 pm EST

Get a quick review of our current services, then learn about new programming coming in 2021!

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84698493050

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12/03/2020

LANSING, MICH. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation designating today as Day of Persons With Disabilities in Michigan to acknowledge the unique challenges that those with disabilities …

The Henry Ford Virtual Verbal Description Program - Two Collections, Two December Holidays Date: Tuesday, December 15,...
12/02/2020

The Henry Ford Virtual Verbal Description Program -
Two Collections, Two December Holidays

Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Time: 3-4 pm

In December, The Henry Ford is featuring two special holiday displays—one relating to Christmas, the other to the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. For Christmas, we are displaying part of a recent large acquisition of Hallmark ornaments, covering several years of this company’s ornament-making history. Our Hanukkah display will include a wide range of items that people have used to celebrate the traditions of this Jewish holiday. This virtual verbal description tour will delve into the stories behind these items. Several of the items will be highlighted through verbal description.

This experience will be conducted remotely in verbal description and conversation. The program will be held via Zoom and will be accessible by web link and call-in phone number, depending on your preference.

This program is free. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please email [email protected] with your name and email address to register and with any questions.

Visit The Henry Ford to explore our collection of authentic artifacts and stories of America's ingenuity and innovation. Buy tickets online today!

11/19/2020

Did you know there is a hidden gem in Kalamazoo County that specializes in Vocational Rehabilitation for individuals who are blind or visually impaired? Meet the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Training Center (BSBPTC).
BSBPTC is on a mission to provide opportunities to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, even during a global pandemic. BSBPTC services include assisting individuals to gain meaningful employment that fits their skills and training, as well as achieving maximum and meaningful independence in life through comprehensive rehabilitative services.
The BSBPTC will not let a pandemic waiver that! Due to the current State of Michigan guideline restrictions, BSBPTC is unable to provide the typical in-person training at the year-round residential facility. BSBPTC is currently delivering virtual training which includes:
• Workplace Readiness Training
• Independent Living Skills
• Assistive Technology and Computers Training
• Post-Secondary Readiness Training
• Pre-ETS Individual Courses
If you, or someone you know, would like to know more about the BSBPTC facility, services provided, or information on how to be referred for services please call us at (269) 337-3848.

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500 Olde Towne Road
Rochester, MI
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