Books @ Your Library
Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities by Call Number: 650.14 RYAISBN: 9781593578138Publication Date: 2011-02-01
Mploy - a Job Readiness Workbook by Call Number: 331.702 MCMISBN: 9781784504083Publication Date: 2017-10-19
The Sibling Survival Guide by Call Number: 362.3 SIBISBN: 9781606130131Publication Date: 2014-10-01Indispensable information for brothers and sisters of adults with disabilities
The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids by Call Number: 617.8 CONISBN: 9780982578568Publication Date: 2014-01-02
22 Accessible Road Trips : driving vacations for wheelers and slow walkers by Call Number: 917.304 HARISBN: 9781936303267Publication Date: 2012-06-19
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by Call Number: 613.9 KAUISBN: 9781573443043Publication Date: 2007-11-28
Library Resources
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free “screen reader” which enables blind and vision impaired people to use computers.
It reads the text on the screen in a computerized voice. You can control what is read to you by moving the cursor to the relevant area of text with a mouse or the arrows on your keyboard. Available for use at every library in Gaston County. - Finding Free eBooks & eAudiobooks A help guide for Library and other sources' online books.
Go to: http://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/free-e-books_e-audiobooks- OverDrive Accessibility Guide: Accessibility features are included in OverDrive Media Console for Windows and Mac, including compatibility with popular screen readers and keyboard shortcuts.
Go to: http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/accessibility.aspx
- OverDrive Accessibility Guide: Accessibility features are included in OverDrive Media Console for Windows and Mac, including compatibility with popular screen readers and keyboard shortcuts.
- The Great Courses series covers a wide range of subjects including: Music, History, Mathematics, Cooking, etc.
The library owns a few in CD / DVD formats. Most are available through North Carolina Digital Library and Hoopla!
Special Needs Trusts : protect your child's financial future (NOLO Guide) by Call Number: 332.024 ELIISBN: 9781413318159Publication Date: 2013-04-30
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability by Call Number: 368.4 MORISBN: 9781413322231Publication Date: 2016-03-31
Your Rights in the Workplace by Call Number: 344.7301 BARISBN: 9781413325416Publication Date: 2018-07-30Includes information on firing, health insurance, medical leave, disability insurance, discrimination, privacy rights.
Access North Carolina : a vacation and travel guide for persons with disabilities by Call Number: 910.8 ACC N.C.Publication Date: 2015Also available online in both English and Spanish as pdf documents. Go to: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/document/access-north-carolina ; or https://digital.ncdcr.gov/digital/collection/p249901coll22/id/645670/
Other Libraries
The State Library of North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. The library is located in Raleigh, but mails materials throughout the state. See the eligibility guidelines for membership.
Go to: https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/about-us/library-blind-and-physically-handicapped
- LBPH -- Digital Services
- BARD(Braille and Audio Reading Download) is a national program through which users can borrow braille and audio books. You must apply for this service. Format: digital talking books and braille. Here's a short overview audio of the service titled All About BARD.
- NOBLE (North Carolina BARD Local)A local service through which users can download braille and audio books, magazines, and podcasts. No application is necessary. Format: digital talking book, podcasts, digital braille.
Local Resources
- Gaston County ACCESS Central TransportationIt is the mission of Gaston County ACCESS Central Transportation to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and of Gaston County by providing timely, cost efficient, high quality, general public and human service transportation. 704-866-3206
- ARC of Gaston CountyA list of resources that focus on individuals with developmental delays. Includes several local organizations.
Go to: http://www.gastoncountyarc.org/resources - Illumination Foundation of North CarolinaLocated in Dallas, NC. "Connecting individuals and families to community resources, advocacy, community education, vocational guidance and consultative support for those living with disabilities." Go to: https://www.illuminationnc.org/
- Local Organizations, Clubs, & Volunteer Opportunities: Special NeedsContact information for local organizations devoted to serving those with special needs
Online, State & Federal Resources
- NC ABLEThe Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2014 allows those with disabilities and their families to save for many disability-related expenses on a tax-deferred basis, without limiting their ability to benefit from supplemental security income (SSI), Medicaid, and other federal programs.
- NC 2-1-1Dial 211 to find community health and human service resources.
- Disability ResourcesU.S. Department of Labor: "Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities".
- Disability Rights NC
Helpful links for the disabled. - Services for the Deaf and the Hard of HearingAdvocacy, information, counseling, skills development and tools for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech-Impaired individuals and their families.
- North Carolina Assistive Technology ProgramA state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities.
- National Council for DisabilitiesA list of resources to assist individual inquiries seeking such services which are most likely to be found at the city or state level.
Other Resources
- Makoa.org: Adaptive Clothing ListingGo to: https://www.makoa.org/clothing.htm
- Choice Magazine ListeningA free audio magazine for adults with impaired vision or other disability. Choice Magazine Listening's editors select articles, stories and poems from more than 100 publications.
Phone toll free: 888-724-6423, 9 am - 4 pm
Go to: http://www.choicemagazinelistening.org/ - TheTimeNow.com
Time, weather, travel, science -- a visually-impaired accessible website. - Dogs for Better Lives
A national award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit organization rescuing and professionally training Assistance Dogs since 1977. - Southeastern Guide Dogs
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides superbly bred and trained guide dogs to men and women who are blind or visually impaired, and for veterans.
Citation
Author: Gaston County Public Library
Title: Resources for the Disabled
URL: https://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/health-support-services/resources-for-the-disabled
Revised: 21 February 2024