Go digital with the Braille and Audio Reading Download service. Enjoy the freedom to read whenever and wherever you want. | National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Readers Advisor Margaret Smitherman is helping the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped beta test this simple time-saving device that provides almost instantaneous downloads from BARD. Once in use nationwide, it will help break down accessibility barriers and bring the talking book program to even more people. #TalkingBookTuesday | Mississippi Library Commission

BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) helps keep Mississippians reading. It lets our Talking Book Services patrons download the books and magazines they want to read from the convenience of their own homes. Are you or someone you know eligible for our Talking Book Service? We help those who love to read but are unable to read standard print due to: A visual disability A physical disability A print disability In addition to downloadable books and magazines, patrons can also have reading mater