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Libraries and other facilities that offer a range of special collections which provide access to a broad spectrum of general and specialized book and nonbook material as well as reading material in alternative formats. (Adapted from AIRS TJ-4500)

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Local Service

Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.

Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.

Nevada State Library Archives and Public Records-Talking Book Services View on Map

100 North Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-684-3354

nsla.nv.gov/ntbs1

Address:

100 North Stewart Street

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775-684-3354

Fax: 775-684-3355

Service Categories:

Email: nvtalkingbooks@admin.nv.gov

URL: https://nsla.nv.gov/ntbs1

Eligibility:

Anyone with a visual or physical impairment that prevents one from reading standard printed material.

Services Provided: Provides books and magazines in audio and braille formats. Materials and special playback equipment are loaned to eligible patrons free of charge. All materials are sent to and returned by readers postage-free.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/10/2021

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Nevada IDEA Part C Office-Early Childhood Special Education Library View on Map

1000 East William Street
Suite 105
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-687-0587

dhhs.nv.gov/Programs/IDEA/ProjectASSIST/

Address:

1000 East William Street

Suite 105

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775-687-0587

Fax: 775-687-0599

Service Categories:

Email: projectassist@dhhs.nv.gov

URL: http://dhhs.nv.gov/Programs/IDEA/ProjectASSIST/

Eligibility:

Available to families, professionals, educators, and staff working with young children with disabilities, and their families.

Services Provided:

Library contains hundreds of books, DVDs and other materials regarding children, families, disability or disabilities, early intervention, special needs, Downs Syndrome, Autism, education, and more. This library is available for use statewide and a catalog is available on the website.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/9/2021

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Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living-Technical Assistance and Community Education View on Map

999 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: 775-353-3599

www.nncil.org/

Address:

999 Pyramid Way

Sparks, NV 89431

Phone: 775-353-3599

TDD: 775-353-3599

Service Categories:

Email: info@nncil.org

URL: https://www.nncil.org/

Wheelchair Access: Yes

Services Provided:

Provides technical assistance, consultations, and education to individuals, agencies, and businesses regarding disability related issues and Americans with Disabilities Act laws and standards.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/10/2021

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Vegas PBS-Vegas PBS Special Needs Resource Library View on Map

3050 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: 702-799-1010

www.vegaspbs.org/special-needs/

Address:

3050 East Flamingo Road

Las Vegas, NV 89121

Phone: 702-799-1010

Service Categories:

Email: specialneeds@vegaspbs.org

URL: https://www.vegaspbs.org/special-needs/

Services Provided: This is a grant funded lending library serving special needs populations throughout the state of Nevada with over 14000 pieces of educational media addressing autism, blindness, deafness, developmental delays, down syndrome, language development, parenting, school readiness, social skills, teaching strategies, and more.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	4/22/2022

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National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress View on Map

Nationwide Provider

1291 Taylor Street, NW
Washington, DC 20542
Phone: 202-707-5100

www.loc.gov/nls/

Nationwide Provider

Organization Name: Library of Congress
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Address:

1291 Taylor Street, NW

Washington, DC 20542

Phone: 202-707-5100

TDD: 202-707-0744

Toll Free Phone: 800-424-8567

Fax: 202-707-0712

Service Categories:

Email: nls@loc.gov

URL: https://www.loc.gov/nls/

Eligibility: 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 service through NLS.

Services Provided:

This service is free and loans Braille books and magazines, recorded books and magazines, music in large print and Braille, and playback equipment designed for the visually impaired. Available to US residents with physical or visual impairment.

Provider Profiles:

Administered nationally through cooperating regional and local libraries.

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	9/22/2020

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Described and Captioned Media Program, National Association of the Deaf View on Map

Nationwide Provider

1447 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Phone: 864-585-1778

dcmp.org/

Nationwide Provider

Organization Name: National Association of the Deaf
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Address:

1447 E Main St

Spartanburg, SC 29307

Phone: 864-585-1778

TDD: 800-237-6819

Toll Free Phone: 800-237-6213

Fax: 800-538-5636

Service Categories:

URL: https://dcmp.org/

Eligibility: Eligibility varies by level of membership. See the Described and Captioned Media Program Web site for details.

Services Provided: The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) provides services designed to support and improve the academic achievement of students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. These services include (1) a library of free-loan described and captioned educational media; (2) a clearinghouse of information related to educational media access, including a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility; and (3) a center for training and evaluation of any service provider desiring to appear on the DCMPs approved lists of description and captioning service providers. There are no user registration or service fees.

The DCMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.

Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	4/24/2020

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International OCD Foundation View on Map

Nationwide Provider

P.O. Box 961029
Boston, MA 02196
Phone: 617-973-5801

iocdf.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

P.O. Box 961029

Boston, MA 02196

Phone: 617-973-5801

Service Categories:

URL: https://iocdf.org/

Services Provided:

The Foundation aims to improve outcomes for individuals with OCD and related disorders by:

Providing resources and support for those affected by OCD, including individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members, friends, and loved ones.
Promoting awareness about OCD and related disorders to the OCD community and the general public.
Increasing access to effective treatment through:
- Educating mental health professionals about evidence-based treatments.
- Providing a forum for professional collaboration and networking.
- Supporting research into the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders.

Visit https://iocdf.org/find-help/ for help finding providers for patients with OCD,

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	4/22/2022

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