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Application for Talking Book Services
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The Talking Book Program is available to Texans with visual impairments, physical or reading (learning) disabilities that prevent them from using standard print. In order to receive our free services, you must fill out an application form and have it certified by a professional, such as a nurse, optometrist, teacher, librarian, doctor, or social worker. For this reason, you will not be able to submit the application via the Internet. Please print out the Talking Book Program application, sign the agreement, fill in the information, and have the form signed by a professional ("certifying authority") who can certify that you meet one of the following criteria for service: EligibilityQualified patrons include Texas residents of all ages who:
Certifying AuthoritiesThe list of professionals who are authorized to sign the application form are listed on the last page of the form, which states: "Certifying authority" is defined to include doctors of medicine and osteopathy, ophthalmologists, optometrists, registered nurses, therapists, professional staff of hospitals, institutions, and public or welfare agencies (e.g., social workers, case workers, counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors, home teachers, and superintendents). In the absence of any of these, certification may be made by professional librarians. In the case of a Reading Disability, the certifying authority must be a doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Certifying authorities are not permitted to certify relatives. Please note that only medical doctors or doctors of osteopathy may certify the application of a Texan with a reading (learning) disability, such as dyslexia or attention deficit disorder. VeteransBy law, the Talking Book Program gives priority service to veterans of the United States armed forces who have received honorable discharges from military service. Documentation that verifies a veteran's status, such as a copy of the DD-214 form, must be submitted with the application. For further information, please call 1-800-252-9605, or send an email inquiry to tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us with subject heading, "Veteran Status Verification." Application FormsThe Talking Book Application forms are available
AddressAfter you have completed the application, and it has been signed by a professional to certify your eligibility, please mail it to: Talking Book Program If you have questions or want to request a print copy of the application form(s), please contact us at: 1-800-252-9605 (in Texas) We look forward to serving you. |
 
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