Lou,
They're from the government and they're here to help!!
Pat, K9JAUAt 07:57 PM 12/20/2014, you wrote:
>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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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