The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) has implemented changes to the application certification process, making it easier for individuals with reading disabilities to apply for Talking Book and Braille Library service. Now, librarians, social workers, school psychologists, counselors, reading specialists, speech pathologists, and educators may certify the eligibility of applicants with reading disabilities. NLS has eased this requirement so a medical diagnosis is no longer necessary. NYS Talking Book and Braille Library applications will be updated soon to reflect this change.
