South Dakota State Library: Braille and Talking Book Library -

Educators/Parents
Textbooks are available in Braille, cassette, and large print for K-12 education programs.

The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library has had the responsibility for providing alternative format textbooks to students for the past twenty years.

Through our Braille and recorded book production facilities, a national network of Braille and Talking Book Libraries, and a national network of educational resource centers for the blind, the South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library orders, produces, or borrows textbooks in alternative formats for students who cannot read standard print. This service assures each school that they can and will provide an equal/quality education for these students as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Federal Rehabilitation Act, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the South Dakota Braille Bill.

Ordering of educational materials requires meeting the eligibly requirements and completion of an library application.

What's new:

Now Online: Textbook Order Form
Braille Endorsements
Since the South Dakota Legislature passed the "Braille Bill" in 1991, a great deal of work has been done to develop a training program to ensure "competent instruction" as required by SDCL 13.37.31. We frequently receive questions from individuals who are interested in endorsements and from local schools who need to hire properly certified personnel. PDF File Download (640 KB) from South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired website.
Newsletter for teachers and parents: BookBag
School Year 2007/2008: Ordering braille, large print & cassette textbooks
At the beginning of each new school year a letter goes out to all Special Ed. Teachers, Schools, and parents of student who are receiving or will be receiving textbooks.