Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides free
services to Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired and those with
reading disabilities or physical limitations that make it difficult to use
standard print.
Thousands of books, textbooks and periodicals in recorded and braille formats,
and playback equipment are available to library patrons at no charge.
The latest technology to come to those who are blind is the new digital format, which
stores an entire audio book on one device the size of a
cassette.
The Library provides textbooks and other instructional materials in braille
and other accessible formats for students with visual impairments in
kindergarten through grade 12, as long as funds are available to meet the
requests. For more information visit the
Accessible Instructional Materials Center page.
The Hill is the Library's award-winning sensory garden and walking path designed
with special features for people with disabilities, including a tactile map in
braille and materials chosen for fragrance and texture. The garden was built and
is primarily maintained with grant funds.
The Library, operated by the Division of Visual Services, is part of the
national network of libraries affiliated with the Library of Congress National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Oklahomans for Special Library Services (OSLS) is an active organization which
supports the work of the library.
Video!
OETA's
OKC Metro
Watch OETA's "OKC Metro" segment feature OLBPH Director, Paul Adams and Volunteer Nancy Cheper
Public
Service Announcement
Watch the public service announcement about OLBPH called "Words Change"
Transcript of video: "Words Change"