THIS IS A SELECTED LISTING OF PIANO MUSIC. PART I SELECTIONS ARE "LARGE NOTE" SIZE, APPROXIMATELY COMPARABLE TO AN UNCAPITALIZED "O" IN 18- TO 24-POINT TYPE SIZE. PART II SELECTIONS ARE COMPARABLE TO AN UNCAPITALIZED "O" IN 12- TO 14-POINT TYPE SIZE. THE 262 SELECTIONS ARE IDENTIFIED BY DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY, SIZE OF NOTE-HEAD, NAME OF PUBLISHER,…

Three large-print computers for visually handicapped users are evaluated: the Apollo Computer Terminal System, Viewscan Text System, and Visualtek Large Print Display Processor. The Apollo Professional Typing System, an option with the Apollo Terminal System, is also reviewed. Advantages and disadvantages are explored. (Author/CL)

The article describes the development of a type size transparency/overlay for visually handicapped children developed for use by teachers and librarians in school libraries and media centers. Samples of type sizes, an introductory letter regarding the development project, and a large print survey sheet are included. (Author/SBH)

This study investigated practices in the production and distribution of braille and large-print textbooks, highlighting changes in production and delivery systems from 2000 to 2004. The findings indicate that fewer states use production models for the statewide acquisition and distribution of special materials and that there is a greater reliance…

Efforts which are being made to meet the need for large print books by the visually handicapped are briefly reviewed. (NH)

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, per Section 162.1136 RSMo, conducts an annual study of the educational status of eligible blind/visually impaired students and reports the findings to the Missouri Legislature on December 1st each year. The information contained in this report pertains to the twelve data elements…

This document lists the sacred texts of many world religions, in a variety of languages, translations, and versions, that are available in special media. The information provided for the materials includes source, medium, availability, and title. Priority was given to citing complete works; portions are listed only if they are unique in…

This dictionary gathers into a single resource definitions of braille music signs used since 1888 and provides explanations of the wide variety of formats in which these signs have been used at different times by publishers around the world. More than 400 music signs and approximately 100 literary abbreviations are included, but musical terms are…

THIS PAMPHLET LISTS SOURCES WHICH PRODUCE (1) PRINTED MATERIAL SUCH AS BOOKS, TESTS, AND SHEET MUSIC USING APPROXIMATELY 18 TO 24 POINT PRINT SIZE, (2) FURNITURE AND SUCH MECHANICAL DEVICES AS EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE THE EDUCATION OF PARTIALLY SEEING CHILDREN, AND (3) AUDIOVISUAL AIDS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, RECORDINGS, AND FILMS. INCLUDED IS A…

PARTIALLY SIGHTED INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE CLEAR, LARGE (BETWEEN 18 AND 24 POINT) TYPE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR TYPE, PAPER, AND FORMAT IN PRODUCTION OF LARGE-TYPE MATERIALS BY TYPEWRITER. TECHNIQUES OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT OFFSET PRINTING, PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGEMENT, AND MICROFILMING ARE DESCRIBED. SIX AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION ON LARGE TYPE…

Despite expanded services, less than one tenth of one per cent of today's total production of reading material is available to the blind or visually handicapped in a form (large print, recorded or tactile) that they can use. As more and more blind people take their place in the trades and professions, the production of quality materials must keep…

This reference circular lists Bibles and sacred texts of many world religions, in a variety of languages, translations, and versions, that are available in special media. Commentaries, concordances, liturgies, prayer books, hymnals, and magazines are also listed. Priority was given to citing complete works; portions of works are listed if they are…

A number of factors have an impact on reading needs and interests of older people as compared with younger adults. Patterns of reading interests are visible but not generally applicable to the entire group of older patrons. Library programs, bibliotherapy, reading aids and further research are discussed in terms of these findings. (32 references)…

Based on information contained in producers' catalogs, this publication lists 20 reference books produced in braille, 18 sound recordings of reference works available on cassettes, and 7 reference books produced in large type. For each entry, bibliographic information is given for the print edition, followed by pertinent information about the…

The Rand Corporation has been doing research on closed-circuit television systems to aid the partially sighted since 1966. The current experimental system enhances the image electronically to provide a magnified image that is brighter and has greater contrast than the object being observed. The system also incorporates an easily movable platform…