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National Federation of the Blind urges continued funding for talking‑book service
2928666 · April 9, 2025
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Summary
A National Federation of the Blind representative told the subcommittee the National Library Service's Talking Book Service is critical for blind and low‑vision Americans and asked the subcommittee to maintain current funding.
Jesse Shirek, a government affairs specialist with the National Federation of the Blind, asked the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch to continue funding the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, also known as the Talking Book Service.
Shirek described the…
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