Talking books seem like a great way to occupy our girls. Perhaps, like us, you are coming to the end of a long summer break. Maybe you already ventured out and sat for long hours on a road trip. Or maybe you didn’t venture out and just sat for long hours. Maybe you are still dreaming of sitting peacefully lakeside while reading a book. I have that reoccurring dream often! Unfortunately, sometimes unplanned hours of quiet time (whether at home, in the van, or by a body of water) can feel like torturous monotony to our daughters affected by disability. I am always seeking ways to help occupy their time. This is how I became interested in the National Library Service for the Blind and physically handicapped and their program to borrow talking books. In a nutshell, this is a free library service to those who need assistance to read. This difficulty may be due to blindness or physical disability that make reading regular print material a hardship. Once forms are filled out and approved, braille or audio book readers are provided. In fact, Magazines and music instruction are Continue Reading