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Do i understand from this that one MUST send in a print application? You'd
think, given that this is a device for the blind, that at least the option
to email an application would be available. Or am I just having a senior
moment and missing something? It wouldn't be the first time. 73. Lou WA3MIX
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Ray" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: wd9hfd banknote identifier
>I received this communication from my regional library this week.
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> UPDATE
> U.S. Currency Reader Program
>
> Here is updated information regarding the Currency Reader Project and a
> change in how the currency readers can be ordered.
>
> As of January 2, 2015, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Currency
> Reader project will be open to all citizens/legal residents of the United
> States who are unable to read regular print because of blindness or a
> visual
> impairment meeting the eligibility requirements.
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> On January 2, 2015, all individuals interested in receiving a currency
> reader will need to complete and submit a BEP application for a currency
> reader and mail it directly to BEP. Those who are already NLS (National
> Library Service) patrons do not need to have the BEP application certified
> but instead may merely check the box on the BEP application indicating
> that
> they are already a certified NLS patron. BEP will review the currency
> reader applications and forward them to NLS, which will handle
> fulfillment.
>
> Here are links to the application and how the library will be assisting
> patrons requesting a currency reader:
> 1. Refer them to either www.moneyfactory.gov/uscurrencyreaderform.html
> or
> loc.gov/nls/other/currencyreader/index.html, where they may print a copy
> of
> the application
> 2. Print a copy of the BEP application from either website and mail it
> to
> patrons (postage is required)
> 3. Refer patrons to the BEP call center at 1-844-815-9388, from which
> they
> may request a print copy of the application
>
> Bob Ray, kd0br
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