Digital Talking Books Celebrated by Librarians Serving Blind and Physically Handicapped Readers

News release from the Library of Congress "The delivery of high-quality-sound book cartridges and easy-to-navigate players was the result of 10 years of research, planning, and development," said Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS director. "The digital talking-book system will eventually replace cassettes and the machines used to play them in the homes of all our patrons."

Tom Miller, executive director of the Blinded Veterans Association, lauded the librarians for their work. He said that "besides not being able to drive anymore, not being able to read" is a concern to soldiers who return from the war blind. "The service you provide is truly a joy and a pleasure to us."

Read the whole story here:
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2010/10-146.html

Governor Beshear signs legislation to benefit Kentucky Veterans

From the press release:
HB 14, sponsored by Rep. Charles Siler, of Williamsburg, allows for permanently and totally disabled veterans who are citizens of Kentucky to stay at Kentucky state parks for up to three nights per year at no cost, subject to space availability.

HB75, sponsored by Rep. Mike Cherry, of Princeton, amends current state government personnel statutes to provide a preference to veterans.

To read the whole release click here

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors

For the 2009 Edition PDF and an online a summary of the benefits programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for which Veterans and their families may be eligible click here.

Click here for a list of applications and links to the forms for VA benefits that can be submitted online.

Veterans May Get to Stay at Kentucky State Parks for Free

Kentucky lawmakers have approved legislation giving totally disabled veterans a free 3 day stay in state parks. Read the whole story here.