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The SALB creates accessible reading opportunities for blind and visually impaired people

The South African Library for the Blind renders a library and information service to blind and print-handicapped readers through the production of accessible South African reading material in development of a comprehensive library collection and rendering of advisory services to promote access to information.

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YOU CAN GET THE LATEST TITLES IN AUDIO AND BRAILLE

Find the latest books and magazines with Talking Book Topics, Braille Book Review, International Language Quarterly, or search the NLS Catalog.

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SERVING THE BLIND SINCE 1918, WHEN SLAB WAS CREATED

The South African Library for the Blind (SALB) was conceived and born of humble beginnings in the then tiny Eastern Cape township of Grahamstown.

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GET INVOLVED: DO YOU HAVE BRAILLE SKILLS ?

Sign up to experience SALB's community inclusion. You can participate in audiobooks Narrations and Transcribing exercices.

SALB: New Arrivals

Talking Book Topics, Braille Book Review, and International Language Quarterly list selections of titles recently added to the SLAB collection on the Catalog and BARD. SLAB also has book lists on specific subjects and produces popular magazines in audio and Braille.

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OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Since 1919, SALB has offered free Braille and audio materials, devices, and postal delivery. With 24,000+ titles online, quarterly newsletters, and 300+ annual additions, it enriches members' experiences, all governed by the South African Library for the Blind Act.

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Get Free Access to Thousands of Digital Material

An industry leader in the provision of digital accessibility services. Digital Access specialises in accessibility consultancy, training and testing. Our services help businesses, governments and organisations make their digital presence accessible and inclusive