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ABOUT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, administers a free program that lends recorded and braille books and magazines, music scores in braille and large print, and specifically designed playback equipment to residents of the United States who are unable to read or use standard print materials because of visual or physical impairment.

NLS administers the program nationally, while direct service to eligible individuals and institutions is the responsibility of cooperating libraries in the various states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Service is also extended to eligible American citizens residing abroad.

Braille Institute Library Services is the NLS cooperating library serving visually and physically impaired residents in the 10 counties of Southern California.
How to Contact the NLS:
Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls/

Mailing Address for the NLS:
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542

Telephone Number for the NLS - Toll Free: 1-800-424-8567
Direct Line:(202) 707-5100

E-mail: nls@loc.gov
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E-mail: biainfo@brailleinstitute.org

Phone toll-free: 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553)

Phone hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (PST)
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