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Organization

historical photo of meeting of blind organization

Explore the history, laws, structure, standards, and future plans of NLS. Find the answers to questions about organizational operations at NLS and the development of services currently available.

Knowledge is Power mosaic from Jefferson Building of LOC

BUSINESS PLAN

lobby of NLS headquaters in DC

TALKING ROOMS

men listening to a 1930s talking book

HISTORY

Representative Ruth Sears Baker Pratt and Senator Reed Smoot

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

outside of NLS Headquaters in DC

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

tactile map of NLS HQ floorplan

ORGANIZATION CHART

Engineer Don Brown leading technical workshop

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

1940s image of a veteran association

AGREEMENTS

NLS Director Karen Keninger stands smiling at microphone, in front of a banner reading "Good Books Are Like Good Friends: Free Library Service for Blind and Physically Handicapped People."

REPORTS AND SPEECHES

Young Adult Fiction shelving at Braille Institute

PARTNERS