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