Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides free accessible reading materials and services to Iowans who cannot use standard print.

About

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled operates through the Iowa Department for the Blind. The library provides books, magazines, information, and other materials in accessible formats including:
  • Audio
  • Braille
  • Electronic text
  • Large print
The library also operates an Instructional Materials Center that provides accessible classroom materials for Iowa students.

Who They Serve

Eligible Iowa residents who cannot use standard print because of:
  • Blindness
  • Low vision
  • A physical disability
  • A qualifying perceptual or reading disability
Temporary disabilities may also qualify when current eligibility requirements are met.

Contact Information

Address: 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Telephone: 515-281-1323 Iowa Toll-Free: 800-362-2587, option 2 Official Website: Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Why We Recommend This Resource

This program provides accessible reading materials statewide and serves both leisure readers and students. Its connection with the Iowa Department for the Blind also makes it easier for patrons experiencing vision loss to learn about other IDB rehabilitation programs.
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