Braille Materials/Collections | Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service
300 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Eligibility
Blind persons whose visual acuity is 20/200 or less with correcting lenses, or with a visual field of less than 20 degrees; Other physically disabled persons including: a. Persons whose visual disability is certified as preventing reading, b. Persons certified as unable to read or unable to use printed material because of physical limitations, c. Persons certified as having a reading disability severe enough to prevent reading in a conventional manner
Required documents
Completed Application Form from website
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
800-426-0709
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Toll free
800-757-4654
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Chicago Office
217-785-0022
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General
217-782-9995
Fax·
Fax
Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
(1) Download application from website, complete and send by mail (2) Application must be certified by health care practitioner including home health care providers, nurses, social workers, librarians - listed on application as eligible for the program
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Provides library service to Illinois residents who are unable to read print. Offers braille and audio library resources by mail or through downloads from website.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/05/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service
Provides library service to Illinois residents who are unable to read print. Offers braille and audio library resources by mail or through downloads from website.