Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
The Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides free accessible reading materials and specialized library services to eligible Hawaii residents.
About
The Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, commonly called LBPD, is part of the Hawaii State Public Library System.
It serves as Hawaii’s regional library for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
LBPD provides accessible reading materials and services to people who qualify because a visual, physical, or reading disability prevents them from using standard print.
Services May Include
Digital talking books
Braille books and materials
Large-print materials
Accessible magazines
Talking-book playback equipment
BARD digital downloads
Screen-reading and screen-magnification technology
Print transcription into Braille or audio
LBPD also operates a Radio Reading Service featuring Hawaii newspapers, magazines, and other locally relevant information.
Who They Serve
Services are available to eligible people who cannot use standard print because of a qualifying visual, physical, or reading disability.
Registration with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled is required for specialized LBPD services.
Cost
Eligible LBPD services are provided free of charge.
LBPD provides far more than traditional library books.
Eligible patrons can access thousands of accessible books and magazines, BARD downloads, Braille, accessible technology, transcription services, and locally relevant audio information at no charge.