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The following titles have been selected from materials added to the NLS reference collections during the winter of 2004. Entries are arranged according to subject headings developed and used by the NLS Reference Section for its collections. Wherever possible, prices of publications have been included. Full publishers' addresses are included when they are not readily obtainable through libraries and bookstores. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are especially recommended for basic reference collections in libraries serving visually and physically handicapped readers.
Requests for materials listed should be sent directly to the publishers or sources cited with each entry. Items are not available from NLS unless specifically indicated.
Davies, Stuart. "Housing sight: accessible homes for people with sight problems." New beacon, v. 88, Jan. 2004: 28-34.
Coping with disaster: suggestions for helping children with cognitive disabilities. Retrieved March 16, 2004. www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add/Sept11/addcoping.html
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Current strategic business plan for the implementation of digital systems, Dec. 2003. Retrieved December 10, 2003. www.loc.gov/nls/businessplan2003.html
When to yield: questions and answers about dementia and driving. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department for the Aging, n.d. 26p. Free. [booklet]. (1600 Forest Avenue, Suite 102, 23229).
Shaywitz, Sally. Overcoming dyslexia: a new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level. New York: Knopf, 2003. 414p. $25.95.
Eye health organizations list. Retrieved March 19, 2004. www.nei.nih.gov/health/organizations.asp
Glaucoma: what you should know. Retrieved March 19, 2004. www.nei.nih.gov/health/glaucoma/glaucoma_facts.asp
Howell, Julie. "Reality TV and the Internet." New beacon, v. 87, Nov. 2003: 40-43.
Gorman, Michael. "Information overload and stress: the ailments of modern living." Library worklife, v. 1, March 2004: 1-3. Available online at www.ala-apa.org/newsletter/vollno3/spotlight.html
Mabry, Celia Hales. "Serving seniors: dos and don'ts at the desk." American libraries, v. 34, Dec. 2003: 64-65.
Ruddick, Ann. "AIRS of Gateshead-2." New beacon, v. 87, Nov. 2003: 46-49.
Frequently asked questions about low vision. Retrieved March 19, 2004. www.nei.nih.gov/nehep/faqs.asp
Maintaining quality of life with low vision: tips for living. Retrieved March 19, 2004. www.aota.org.
Tips for living with low vision. Schaumburg, IL: Prevent Blindness America, 2003. 2p. Free. (500 East Remington Road, 60173). Also available online at www.preventblindness.org/resources/factsheets/LowVisionTipsMK34.PDF
What you should know about low vision. Retrieved March 19, 2004. www.nei.nih.gov/nehep/what.asp
Health problems in American Indian-Alaska Native women. Retrieved March 16, 2004. www.4woman.gov/faq/american_indian.htm
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Physical disabilities: information and advocacy organizations. Compiled by Carol Strauss. Washington, 2003. 49p. Free. Also available online at www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/physical.html
Your rights after a mastectomy. Brooklyn, NY: Heritage for the Blind, n.d. 12p. Free. [large print booklet]. (2071 Flatbush Avenue, Suite 63, 11234, attn: Dept. of Visually Impaired).
Cox, Richard. "The skill of the rehabilitation worker." New beacon, v. 87, Nov. 2003: 26-29.
Gill, John. "Developments in smart card systems." New beacon, v. 88, Feb. 2004: 28-31.
"Sports associations." Sports 'n spokes, v. 30, Jan. 2004: 57.
Twardowski, Barbara and Jim. "Water workout: aquatic exercises for fitness and fun." Abilities, no. 57, winter 2003: 28-30.
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Facts: books for blind and physically handicapped individuals, 2004. Washington, 2004. 4p. Free. Also available online at www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/annual.html
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. NLS patron survey (2003): index page. Retrieved April 14, 2004. www.loc.gov/nls/technical/patronsurvey2003/index.html
Whitehead, Jill, and Clive Miller. "Digital television: an overview." New beacon, v. 88, Feb. 2004: 38-41.
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Facts: selected veterans organizations. Compiled by Carol Strauss. Washington, 2003. 8p. Free. Also available online at www.loc.gov/nls/reference/factsheets/veterans.html
Bodengraven, Marijke van, and Carol Pollitt. "Making websites and OPACS accessible." IFLA journal, v. 29, 2003: 357-363.
Byerley, Suzanne L., and Mary Beth Chambers. "Accessibility of web-based library databases: the vendors' perspectives." Library hi tech, v. 21, 2003: 347-357
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