Disability-Related Resources & Collections

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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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NV (3)

Carson City(2)

Sparks(1)

Nationwide (2)

NV

Carson City, NV

Nevada IDEA Part C Office-Early Childhood Special Education Library

1000 East William Street
Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-687-0587

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

Address:

1000 East William Street

Suite 100

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:	5/5/2020

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Nevada State Library Archives and Public Records-Talking Book Services

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

Service Categories:

nsla.nv.gov/ntbs1

Address:

100 North Stewart Street

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775-684-3354

Fax: 775-684-3355

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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:	11/18/2019

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Sparks, NV

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

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

Service Categories:

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:	5/5/2020

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Nationwide

Described and Captioned Media Program, National Association of the Deaf

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

Service Categories:

dcmp.org/

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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National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress

Washington, DC 20542
Phone: 202-707-5100

Service Categories:

www.loc.gov/nls/

Organization Name: Library of Congress
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Address:

Washington, DC 20542

Phone: 202-707-5100

TDD: 202-707-0744

Fax: 202-707-0712

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

Eligibility: Physically or visually impaired US residents

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:	1/7/2020

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