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Many free (and nominal charge) services that provide books on tape, large print and Braille by mail. The list includes general, academic and religious sources.
The Stay Well program introduces participants, ages 60 and older, to special exercises, relaxation techniques and the benefits of good nutrition. This program is sponsored by the New York City Department for the Aging and is held, on a regular basis, at the Central Library, Flushing, and East Elmhurst.
Call 718-990-0746 for further information.
CCTVs enlarge reading materials, documents, and photos up to 100 times and display the image on a television screen in black and white or color.
CCTVs are located at:
A telecommunication device for the hearing impaired. This telephone/keyboard hybrid sends keyed messages over phone lines to a partner device where they are displayed and/or printed. This program is offered by Queens Borough Public Library in partnership with Bell Atlantic.
If you have a Queens Borough Public Library card you can borrow a TTY for up to three weeks by visiting one of the following libraries:
Bi-Folkal Productions is a non-profit company formed by librarians seeking new ways to encourage creative programming within older adult and mixed-age groups. By facilitating interaction and conversation, Bi-Folkal kits have proven to be an effective recreation therapy took in nursing homes, adult homes, adult day care centers, and senior centers, as well as some home care environments.
Please call the Special Service Office at 718-990-0746 (718-990-0809 TTD) at least one day in advance to arrange for pick-up at either the Central Library in Jamaica or Peninsula branch on the Rockaway Peninsula.
Volunteer readers are available to record spoken cassettes of print materials to supplement the other Talking Books services. Contact Special Services at 718-990-0746.
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