Frequently asked questions
Information for Queensland public library staff and their clients.
Does Public Library Services lend braille material?
Braille material can be obtained from the Queensland Braille Writing Association [new window] library at Braille House in Brisbane (open Monday and Friday, 8.30am-1.30pm, please telephone before arriving). QBWA also teaches braille and the Moon system and can assist rural and regional clients. All postage for braille material is free. Telephone (07) 3848 5257, fax (07) 3848 8099, email qbwa@bigpond.com
Does Public Libraries Services have toys for children with a disability?
Noah's Ark Resource Centre [new window] operates a toy and equipment lending service for children with disabilities and special needs. The Centre provides a mail/rail service to rural and regional children and their families. Telephone (07) 3391 2166, fax (07) 3391 2053, email contact@noahsark.net.au
Where can magazines on tape or compact disc be obtained?
Hear-A-Book [new window] provides libraries and other institutions with audio books for people with a print disability. There is a wide variety of popular titles to choose from. Telephone (03) 9520 5501, fax (03) 9521 3685, email hearabook@visionaustralia.org
Where in Queensland can material be read onto tape or compact discs for people with a print disability?
Queensland Narrating Service [new window] is a non-profit community organisation that can produce a variety of material on cassette and compact disc for individuals, organisations and groups. Telephone (07) 3895 8555, fax (07) 3391 3716, email qns@qns.net.au
Are there any Queensland organisations providing general information sources for people with a disability?
Disability Information Service [new window] is a free information and referral service, with a regularly updated database of services. Telephone 1800 177 120 (toll-free within Australia) or (07) 3224 8444, TTY (07) 3896 3471, fax (07) 3896 3467, email disabilityinfo@disability.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 7th February 2012
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