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Using a special radio system, the agency broadcasts daily the reading of current printed publications for the benefit of those who cannot read for themselves because of visual impairment or other physical disability. In addition to live streaming, most programming is also available on demand, on our website, www.virginiavoice.org

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Coordinates transition services between Department of Rehabilitative Services Counselors and local education administration personnel; provides updated information on the newest trends in transition services; provides inter-agency training to Agency staff and school personnel; co-sponsor of Virginia Transition Forum in partnership with the Department of Education; provide technical assistance to Agency Counselors and school personnel as it pertains to providing services to school aged consumers and college students with disabilities who are working with the Department of Rehabilitative Services. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

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The Alexandria Library's Talking Book Department offers services to Alexandria city residents who are print disabled: people who are blind, visually impaired, physically challenged, or have a reading disability (such as dyslexia) that prevents them from reading even large print books in print format

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NFB-NEWSLINE is a free service available to anyone who is blind, visually impaired or print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more.

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Provides closed circuit radio reading service for the blind or others unable to use printed material.

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The Talking Book Center provides free audio books and other library services and resources to persons who are blind, print disabled, or unable to use standard printed materials. These digital audio books are professionally recorded through the National Library Service program, and they offer a wide array of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, including bestsellers, classics, mysteries, westerns, biographies, history, health, science, and children's books. Audio magazines, braille magazines, access to braille books, and books in several foreign languages are also available. The TBC also partners with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to offer iBill readers to residents. iBill Readers are devices that allow blind and low vision community members to distinguish the difference in paper currency.

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