OKLAHOMA LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
Division of Visual Services,
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

PURPOSE
The Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (OLBPH) in the Division of Visual Services offers services for persons who are blind, visually impaired and those with disabilities which prevent them from using regular print materials. Thousands of books, textbooks and periodicals in recorded and Braille formats and playback equipment are available through the library at no charge and are sent and returned via postage-free mail. As a regional depository for the Library of Congress, National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, OLBPH circulates additional materials to patrons through reciprocal agreements with other regional libraries.

CONTACT
Vicky Golightly, Public Information Officer
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Division of Visual Services
300 NE 18th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-3514
(800) 523-0288
(405) 521-4672 (TDD)
FAX: (405) 521-4582
Email: library@drs.state.ok.us
www.library.state.ok.us

FINANCIAL CRITERIA
None

ELIGIBILITY
A person with a visual, physical, or learning disability that prevents or limits their ability to read standard print. People with both permanent and temporary disabilities may be served.

AT SERVICES PROVIDED/COVERED
Information & Referral
Loan of tape recorded and braille books
Loan of cassette machines for playing talking books
Loan of descriptive videos
Newsline: newspapers read over the phone by computer. Braille, tape, and large print textbooks and specialized instructional equipment for visually impaired children and youth in Oklahoma Schools

AT DEVICES PROVIDED/COVERED
Playback machines for reading talking books are loaned.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To request an application for service, books and operating equipment, contact the Oklahoma Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped.