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----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: wd9hfd banknote identifier
> 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
>>Lou Kolb
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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
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