The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is a free audiobook and braille library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual or …

Explore the NLS Catalog and BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download online service) to locate items in NLS's vast collection.

Any resident of the United States or American citizen living abroad who is unable to read or use regular print materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations may receive …

You can apply for NLS service by requesting an application online or directly contacting the NLS network library that serves your state or locality. You can also complete a printable application form and send …

All network libraries provide access to NLS-produced braille and talking books and magazines, which they circulate via postage-free mail. Some libraries have additional collections, including large-print …

Download braille and audio books, magazines, and music materials from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.

NLS staff answer questions about our collections and free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them …

NLS and its cooperating libraries respond to questions about various subjects relevant to people who are blind or have a physical disability. This free service is available to individuals, organizations, and …

NLS is part of the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, and operates through a nationwide network of libraries that serve residents of every state, US territory, and the District of Columbia.

President Barack Obama signs into law S. 3207, legislation to allow NLS to provide playback equipment in all formats, and NLS launches a pilot program to study usage of refreshable braille displays.