Learn how TBBL, the Talking Book & Braille Library, can provide you with resources for children and adults with temporary or permanent disabilities. These can be low vision, blindness, a physical disability or a perceptual or reading disability that prevents the use of regular print materials. Learn how to use free materials and program offerings to include more readers in your programs.  

• Discover how your school or library can access TBBL materials as you plan for upcoming Summer Reading programs, activities, and events. 
• Make reading more accessible by providing access to print braille, braille and downloadable audio books.
• Connect readers to resources that aid them in their reading journey.
• Encourage readers who qualify for TBBL services to participate in your summer reading program.
• Promote family and multigenerational reading. 

Presenter Laurenne Teachout is a Senior Librarian with the Talking Book and Braille Library in Albany, NY. With over ten years as a Public Library Director, Laurenne has a BA in English/Writing from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, and an MSLS from PennWest in Clarion, PA. Laurenne embraces the NLS (National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled) mission That All May Read and cares deeply about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in libraries.  

This webinar will be recorded. For more information, please contact Sharon Phillips, Youth Services Program Manager.  

This webinar is supported in large part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds that were awarded to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).