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Audio Textbooks

Students with learning, visual, and physical disabilities may qualify for audio texts, depending on the functional limitations identified in the documentation. Recorded versions allow you the opportunity to listen to your textbooks. If a learning disability makes it difficult for you to read, audio textbooks may be very helpful to you. If you are blind or have a visual impairment, this is an option other than Braille to access your textbooks. If a physical disability prohibits you from holding a text or turning pages, taped texts allow you to have access to the content.

It is a good idea to try audio textbooks prior to attending college. Learn how to listen and take notes from the audio books. This skill will enhance your chances of success if you have print access disabilities.

Resources for audio textbooks:

• Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic, Princeton, NJ, 1-800-221-4792, www.rfbd.org

• St. Louis Talking Tapes, St. Louis, MO, 1-800-968-2557, www.talkingtapes.org

• Low Vision Library, Kansas City, MO, 1-816-842-7559, Fax: 1-816-421-6523

• Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, Jefferson City, MO, 1-800-592-6004 Fax: 1-573-751-4984 Attn: Maureen Von Der Bruegee

• Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, St. Louis, MO, 1-800-592-6004, www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb

• Wolfner Library in Jefferson City provides audio textbooks, a special player that is required for playback of the books and a research service. This agency also has books for leisure reading, 1-800-392-2614, www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner

In college, you will need to order you audio texts as early as possible. Consult with DSS on your campus about specific ordering procedures.

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