Norm:

Has he tried the local "radio reading" service in his town?  In Rochester
our group, "Reach Out Radio" is part of WXXI Public Radio & TV.  That would
be a good place to start.  It is usually a free service.  Good luck!

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Prof Norm Coombs" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 2:27 PM
Subject: Accessible Newspapers, etc.


> I am writing for an acquaintance who is elderly and becoming blind.  He is
> not into technology, but would love to read newspapers.
>
> I seem to recall NFB or someone having a newspaper reading service by
phone
> via an 800 number.
>
> Does anyone have info on this?
> Norm
>
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