Who qualifies for NLS services and how to get tactile map sets
NLS staff said eligibility includes blindness/low vision, reading disabilities such as dyslexia, and physical conditions that prevent handling print; staff offered sign-up assistance and will mail printed tactile sets to eligible patrons.
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During the presentation, an audience member asked about qualifications for NLS service. Alice O'Reilly said people who qualify typically include those who are blind or have low vision, people with reading disabilities such as dyslexia, and people with physical disabilities (for example arthritis, ALS or traumatic brain injury) that make handling print difficult; she also cited cases such as severe paper or ink allergies.
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