BARD (Braille & Audio Reading Download)
Learn how to download braille and audio books on BARD and read them on a braille display, listen to them on free or commercially available talking-book players, and use the BARD Mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) is a web-based service that provides access to thousands of braille and encrypted audio books, magazines, and music scores available from NLS. The service is available to registered users of the braille and talking book program through their local braille and talking book library.
Register for BARD and Get BARD Mobile
Music Instructional Materials & Scores
Learn how to access a collection of braille, large-print, and recorded instructional materials about music and musicians. Patrons may access a collection of braille, large-print, and recorded instructional materials about music and musicians. They may also obtain free subscriptions to magazines produced in audio, braille, and large print. All materials are circulated postage free, and some digital audio and ebraille materials are available for download over the Internet. Machines needed to use the audio cartridges are provided to eligible users without charge. Musical recordings intended solely for listening are not included in the music collection as they are readily available commercially and from public libraries.
Music Services for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have a Physical Disability
Overseas Services
Learn how American citizens living overseas who cannot use standard print materials as a result of a visual or physical disability may access the braille and talking book program. Service is provided directly from NLS headquarters in Washington, DC.
Contact the overseas service librarian 
Reference Publications
Explore the variety of publications on issues about or related to blindness, visual impairment, or physical disabilities produced by the NLS Reference Section
Braille Transcription & Proofreading Courses
Learn how to become a braille transcriber or proofreader or receive certification or updates.
