On Texas Talking Book Voices, the podcast of the Talking Book Program at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, we go behind the scenes to explore different facets of the service and meet the people who help make reading accessible to Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Whether you’re a TBP patron, a librarian, or a library fan, we have something here for you!
Episode 10: Let’s Talk About Braille
Have you ever been curious about braille and its impact on those who can read it? In this episode, you will hear from Reader’s Advisory librarian Laura Jean as she sits down with our special guest, Neva Fairchild. Neva is a passionate advocate for braille literacy and a dedicated patron of the Talking Book Program, Neva shares her personal journey, insights into life with braille, and discusses the importance of braille literacy. To find out more about the National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled Braille education visit www.loc.gov/nls.
Listen to all episodes of Talking Book Voices at www.tsl.texas.gov/podcasts or on our YouTube channel.