ALABAMA REGIONAL
LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND &
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
This organization provides books on tape, tape players,
and other accessories (amplifiers, headphones, pillow
talker, etc.) for the blind or physically handicapped.
Postage is free, both coming and going. A physician’s
signature is required. Amplifiers require an additional
note from the physician.
For residents of Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale,
Geneva or Henry County, call 800-392-5671 to make
application to the Alabama Regional Library, 6030
Monticello Drive, Montgomery, AL 36130-6000.
Houston County residents should request an application
from the Houston-Love Memorial Library, 212 W.
Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, AL 36303, 334-793-9767.
The library offers an excellent opportunity for the
blind and physically handicapped patrons of Dothan
and surrounding areas. The library has an extensive
selection of reading material via cassette recordings and
brochures for various activities. Braille is also available if
requested. Cassette recordings are provided along with
cassette players if the patron qualifies for the service.
Items can be received by mail or one may come in and
choose one’s material.
FREE AUDIO BIBLES
Aurora Ministries (non-profit, nondenominational
agency) provides audio Bibles free to those who are
visually impaired or have physical disabilities which
impede reading. This service is provided to qualified
individuals, organizations, agencies, libraries and health
care professionals who work with visually-impaired and
print-handicapped individuals who cannot hold a book
due to stroke or other disabilities.
The complete Bible in English is available in MP3
format. It will play on most computers, DVD and MP3
players, and on most MP3 compatible CD players. The
New Testament is available on audio cassettes in nearly
70 languages. The Old Testament or portions of it are
available in several languages. For those who qualify, the
International Children’s Bible is available in a translation
designed especially for children.
50 Senior Resource Directory 2020-2021
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Vision in better eye is 20/20 or less with corrective
glasses, or widest diameter of visual field is no greater
than 20 degrees.
2. Cannot see well enough or focus long enough to read
standard print with glasses.
3. Reading disability resulting from organic dysfunction.
4. A statement from a doctor, nurse, nursing home
social worker, rehabilitation worker, rehabilitation
teacher, or librarian that states the applicant cannot
read normal print.
For additional information or to request an application,
contact Aurora Ministries by calling 941-748-3031.
HEAR NOW… PROVIDING
THE GIFT OF HEARING
The Starkey Hearing Foundation is committed to
assisting deaf and hard-of-hearing persons with limited
financial resources who permanently reside within the
United States. The work of Hear Now is supported
through the contributions of many benefactors and
receives no government funding. All donations—money,
time, hearing aids—allow the program to survive and
give the gift of hearing domestically. To apply, call
Starkey Hearing Foundation at 1-800-328-8602 and ask
for “Hear Now.”
SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM
The Seniors EyeCare Program ensures that every senior
has access to medical eye care and promotes annual,
dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about age-related
eye disease, including cataracts, provides free eye care
educational materials and facilitates access to eye care -
with no out-of-pocket cost.
By age 65, one in three Americans has some form
of vision-impairing eye disease. Most do not know
it because there are often no warning signs and they
assume poor sight is a natural part of growing older. By
detecting and treating eye disease early through annual,
dilated eye exams, seniors can preserve their sight.
Seniors EyeCare Program serves people who are US
citizens or legal residents, are age 65 or older, have not
seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years, and are
not participants of an HMO or the VA.