LAC 25:VII.107. Blind and Physically Handicapped

A. Any Louisiana resident who cannot use standard printed materials because of temporary or permanent visual impairment or physical handicap may use directly the special library materials and services of the State Library's Talking Books and Braille Library. Eligibility based on this qualification required by the federal government must be certified by a professional in the medical, social work, or educational field. B. This service is also extended to schools, hospitals, nursing homes and other agencies having one or more eligible persons with disabilities in their care. C. Eligible Louisiana residents temporarily out of state (for not longer than three months) may continue to be served at their destination point. For longer periods, it is recommended that temporary service be applied for from the library for the blind and physically handicapped regularly serving the area of their temporary residence. United States citizens who move either temporarily or permanently overseas (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Canal Zone) will be referred to the Library of Congress, Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, for service.