Eligible individuals are children or adults who are:

• Legally Blind (visual acuity of 20/200 or less in better eye with correcting glasses or the widest diameter of visual field subtending an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees)
• Visually Impaired (lacks visual acuity to read standard printed materials without special aids or devices other than regular glasses)
• Unable to hold a book or turn pages (examples include being without arms or use of arms; impaired or weakened muscle and nerve control; limitations resulting from strokes, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, polio, arthritis)
• Unable to read because of a reading disability resulting from an organic dysfunction (this disability requires the signature of a medical or osteopathic doctor as certifying authority)

The first step in beginning long- or short-term service is the submission of an Application (PDF 33K), which can be printed and returned via standard mail. You may also request that an application be mailed by phoning us at 1-800-992-9012. We cannot accept applications electronically.

Schools with eligible students and institutions with eligible patients, clients or residents may receive service as well. Materials can be borrowed to meet temporary or long-term needs.

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Updated 03/13/2008