Author Vince Flynn Dies

Vince Flynn, author of the popular Mitch Rapp spy novels, passed away this week after a battle with cancer.  His Mitch Rapp series is about a CIA counter terrorism operative. 

If you would like to read about Vince Flynn, please visit:

http://www.today.com/books/best-selling-author-vince-flynn-dies-47-6C10378919

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2013/06/19/best-selling-author-vince-flynn-dies-at-age-47/2437951/


If you would like to read some of Vince Flynn's books, here are a list of the ones in the NLS catalog:

RC/DB 63866 - Act of Treason
      DB 71925 - American Assassin
RC/DB 62079 - Consent to Kill
RC/DB 56302 - Executive Power
RC/DB 68506 - Extreme Measures
      DB 74325 - Kill Shot
      DB 75740 - Last Man
RC/DB 58405 - Memorial Day
RC/DB 65530 - Protect & Defend
      DB 69687 - Pursuit of Honor
RC/DB 53501 - Separation of Power
RC/DB 54711 - Term Limits
RC/DB 53036 - Third Option
RC/DB 50675 - Transfer of Power

FCC Proposal Would Benefit the Visually Impaired

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has proposed cable and television menus all be equipped to read out loud to users, to benefit those with low or no vision.  The proposal extends to most functions of televisions, such as volume control or channel information.  The proposal should be finalized by October.

http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/technology/305941-fcc-proposes-making-tv-menus-accessible-to-blind-

Subregional Library of the Year

The Brevard County Talking Book Center was recently named 2013 Network Subregional Library of the Year, an award given by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.  The award is given annually and comes with a $1,000 prize.

Debra Martin, the librarian at Brevard County TBC, says she may use the prize money to buy an iPad so she can train patrons how to use it.

To read more about Brevard County TBC, please visit FloridaToday.com: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130614/NEWS01/306140026/Library-program-honored-aiding-blind-disabled-patrons

"The Week" Subscribers

If you receive The Week as a digital magazine from the Talking Books program, you will automatically receive The Economist for the next two months.  If you like The Economist and wish to continue your subscription, please contact your Talking Book library.  If you do not contact your library, you will stop receiving The Economist after two months. 

Mobile Bookstore to Tour Country

The Penguin Group debuted their first mobile bookstore yesterday, a bright orange truck filled with over 1000 books.  The truck is currently in New York City, with plans to tour Chicago, Oklahoma, and California.  The bookstore truck also features LED lighting and a large awning to make it stand out.

This is currently the only mobile bookstore, but Penguin may release more in the future.  Read about the mobile bookstore here: http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/05/28/penguin-rolls-out-mobile-bookstore.html?page=all.

Talmage Terrace/Lanier Gardens Health Fair

Talmage Terrace / Lanier Gardens will hold their annual Community Health Fair for Seniors this week.  There will be information, screenings, door prizes, and more!

Talmage Terrace / Lanier Gardens
Community Health Fair for Seniors
Thursday, June 6
2:00pm - 4:00pm
801 Riverhill Dr Athens

For more information, please call 706-369-7100.

Reddy Health Fair

Reddy Medical Group will host a public health fair on June 15 from 8:00am - 11:00am.  They will offer EKG, stroke testing, bone density, body composition, blood pressure checks, and lab work for free or at low cost.  They will accept cash only at the fair.

The fair will be held at Reddy Urgent Care, 1061 Dowdy Rd, Athens.  For more information, please call 706-621-7575.

Hope Haven Fundraiser

Hope Haven, a local nonprofit that provides services for those with developmental disabilities, will host a fundraiser next Saturday.  The fundraiser is designed to replace some cut state funding for housing clients.

The fundraiser will be the first Trail Blazing for Hope Horse Ride, held at the Frady Branch Trail Head in Toccoa.  To read more about this event, please visit http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-05-19/hope-haven-host-horse-trail-ride-fundraiser.

Talking Book Center Closed for Memorial Day

The Talking Book Center will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.  We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28.

WNEG Senior Expo

Radio station AM 630 WNEG will be hosting a senior expo in Toccoa on May 23.  There will be seminars, health screenings, entertainment, and a free lunch!  Come by and see the booths, registe for a door prize, and learn about resources available in the community.

AM 630 WNEG Senior Expo
Thursday, May 23
9:00am - 1:00pm

Stephens Co. Senior Center
55 Roselane Park Drive
Toccoa, GA

Helen Keller Deaf-Blindness Awareness Luncheon

The Georgia Association of the Deaf-Blind will hold their 19th annual Hellen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Luncheon in June.  If you would like to attend, please see the registration form below:

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF-BLIND
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE 19TH ANNUAL HELEN
KELLER DEAF-BLIND AWARENESS LUNCHEON.



DATE: JUNE 29, 2013

TIME: 11AM-4PM

WHERE: Life Church of Athens  120 Ware Street  Athens GA 30601  (use GPS or Mapquest)



SPEAKER: BARBARA CHANDLER, HKNC, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SOUTHEAST



COME ONE! COME ALL!



General Registration:



Name: _________________________________



Address:________________________________



City:____________________State:___________



GADB Member: YES___ NO ____



Are you a certified Support Service Provider? YES___ NO ____



Are you willing to assist in transporting a DB attendee? YES___  NO ___



Are you comfortable providing sign communication through?

          Please circle all that apply: Close Vision Tactile ASL PSE



Please list names that will come with you:



1. _____________________________________________



2. _____________________________________________



Cost: ____ X $5.00 w/ covered dish



         ____ X $10.00 w/o covered dish



Please Send Registration and Check or Money order to GADB



by June 15, 2013 to:

ADB C/O Amy Steinbrink
PO Box 390982
nellville GA 30039

http://www.aadb.org/resources/db_organizations/georgia.html

NFB NewsLine Podcast

If you are an NFB-Newsline subscriber, or interested in learning about the service, you may want to listen to an informative podcast on Wednesday.  Below is the email press release:

On Wednesday, May 15 at 8:00pm Thru Our Eyes host Joe Ruffalo will interview Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology Programs, who manages the NFB-Newsline(r) service for the National Federation of the Blind.
We will highlight the history, purposes, goals and objectives of the free 360 newspapers/magazines and much more that can be obtained from your phone, computer or the new iPhone app using this service.

Discussion will feature future applications to obtain the printed word.



Now you can listen live via phone so tell those you know without an Internet connection!



To listen to the live show via phone, call:

1-347-215-7037

***



To listen/view log into:

www.thruoureyes.org
or for JAWS and other screen reader users:

http://m.thruoureyes.org

Click/Enter on the listen to get the audio only or go a bit further down the page for the view and click/enter there for audio and video



To listen to the live show via phone, call:

1-347-215-7037



To phone in with a suggestion, comment, or just a shout out:

1-888-572-0141



To get any Podcasts:

Audio Podcasts:

http://www.thruoureyes.org/podcasts/WTOERadio.xml



Video Podcasts:

http://vzaar.com/users/wtoe/podcast.rss



Looking forward to another educational, inspirational and motivational interview!

Kindle for iOS Accessibility

The Kindle App for Apple (iPad, iPhone, etc) has recently been updated to include accessibility features that make it more user-friendly for the visually impaired.

To download the updated app, please visit the Apple App Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-ebooks-magazines/id302584613?mt=8.

For a basic tutorial about the features, please refer to this article:  http://www.fedoraoutlier.com/breaking-amazons-kindle-for-ios-updated-with-accessibility/.

Digital "Talking Book Topics"

Talking Book Topics, the bi-monthly catalog of new Talking Book titles, is now available in digital format.  Patrons who previously received the cassette version will automatically receive the digital version.  There are some changes in the service that you should be aware of:

• The book cartridge will arrive separately from the order form
• The order form should be returned to your Talking Book library, and the cartridge should be returned to the producer
• You MUST return the catalog within one month or your subscription may be delayed or cancelled
• You may receive both a cassette and a digital copy for the first few months

Talking Book Topics is available in large print, digital, and download formats. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Talking Book Center at 1-800-531-2063.

Author Wanda E. Brunstetter Appearance

Popular author Wanda E. Brunstetter will be making an appearance this Saturday, May 4 in Elberton.  Plan to attend!

Saturday, May 4
11:00am-2:00pm
LOVE UNLIMITED
18 South Public Square 
Elberton, GA 30635