Texas Audio Newspaper Service
Texas residents who are blind or visually impaired may qualify for a new service that gives them access to national and local newspapers via synthetic speech. Beginning in September of 2006, customers with vision impairment may apply with the National Federation of the Blind to register for this free service by telephone called Audio Newspaper. The service is funded by Texas telephone customers through the Texas Universal Service Fund.
Residents are eligible if they participate in a state or private vocational program for the blind, are enrolled in a public special education program or state school for the blind, are a client of the Texas Division of Blind Services, are registered with the Texas State Library and Archives Talking Book Program, or possess a physician’s statement certifying legal blindness or visual impairment. Touch-tone telephone service is required in order to reach Audio Newspaper.
For more information regarding the free service or to register for the free service, contact the National Federation of the Blind at:
Toll-free Telephone Number: 1 (866) 636-3289
Fax Number: 1 (512) 420-8160
Mailing Address: National Federation of the Blind of Texas
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
Website:
http//www.nfb.org
