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Libraries and other facilities that offer a range of special collections which provide access to a broad spectrum of general and specialized book and nonbook material as well as reading material in alternative formats. (Adapted from AIRS TJ-4500)

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Described and Captioned Media Program, National Association of the Deaf
1447 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29307
 Phone: 864-585-1778
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Organization Name: National Association of the Deaf
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Address:
1447 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Phone: 864-585-1778
TDD: 800-237-6819
Toll Free Phone: 800-237-6213
Fax: 800-538-5636
Service Categories:
Disability-Related Resources & Collections
URL: https://dcmp.org/
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by level of membership. See the Described and Captioned Media Program Web site for details.
Services Provided: The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) provides services designed to support and improve the academic achievement of students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. These services include (1) a library of free-loan described and captioned educational media; (2) a clearinghouse of information related to educational media access, including a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility; and (3) a center for training and evaluation of any service provider desiring to appear on the DCMPs approved lists of description and captioning service providers. There are no user registration or service fees.

The DCMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 4/24/2020
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National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542
 Phone: 202-707-5100
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Organization Name: Library of Congress
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Address:
Washington, DC 20542
Phone: 202-707-5100
TDD: 202-707-0744
Fax: 202-707-0712
Service Categories:
Disability-Related Resources & Collections
Services for People with Disabilities
URL: https://www.loc.gov/nls/
Eligibility: Physically or visually impaired US residents
Services Provided: This service is free and loans Braille books and magazines, recorded books and magazines, music in large print and Braille, and playback equipment designed for the visually impaired. Available to US residents with physical or visual impairment.
Provider Profiles: Administered nationally through cooperating regional and local libraries.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/7/2020
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