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Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic®
Georgia Unit
120 Florida Avenue
Athens, GA 30605
phone: 706-549-1313

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10 (+1) Most Frequently Asked Questions
  1. How can I register to receive service?


  2. How much does a membership cost?

    There are individual and institutional memberships:

    100 ($65 application fee and $35 annual membership fee, up to 35 books each year)

    • Level 1 $350.00 (25 books/year, service 4-12 students)
    • Level 2 $500.00 (50 books/year, service 13-25 students)
    • Level 3 $950.00 (100 books/year, service 26-40 students)

    Add-Ons are available. View website or contact Bill Pass for more information.

  3. Can I use your books with the profound and/or moderately disabled?

    There are three groups of individuals that qualify for using RFB&D'S recorded books: individuals with learning disabilities (and all that come under that big umbrella), individuals with Blind/Visual Impairments, and individuals with Orthopedic Impairments.

  4. What is the difference between books on cassettes and books on CDs?

    • CDs are much easier to navigate.
    • Books recorded digitally can be on one or two CDs whereas they could require 15-20 cassettes.
    • Dedicated playback machines or computers can be used to play CD; cassettes can be played only dedicated playback machines.

  5. Can I use a regular CD player with your books?

    Our audiobooks require a special playback machine or software program.

  6. What kind of books (novels, textbooks, dictionaries, etc) do you have?

    We have 104,000+ books in our master library and 31 studios across the country are reading additional books each day. The library contains most major textbooks used in our nation's schools, as well as the most popular novels and classics. We do not read reference books.

  7. What happens if you do not have a book I need?

    You may request that we read the book that you need. You would send us 2 copies of the books (to be returned if you wish); after headquarters approves, the studio will begin marking and reading the books, a process that takes about 3 months. Plan ahead in order to get your books on time.

  8. Whom do I contact to help me get books?

    To order books, set up your on-line account or call 1-800-221-4792.

    Check on line to see if we have a book you need. Copy the shelf number to use when ordering. (www.rfbd.org, open catalog, search for book, give just enough information to locate the book).

  9. How many books can I get with my membership?

    This depends on the level of membership. (Refer to question 2 above)

  10. Is there any proof (research) to show that using audio books helps the learning disabled?

    Yes, look at the Johns Hopkins Study found on RFB&D's website.

  11. How do I fund the program? Is there any help out there?

    RFB&D's services qualify for assistive technology monies. You may also use your Federal funding for Special Education as well as Title funding.

    Your local Lions Club is a great source of assistance; contact the local president; he/she may be able to offer assistance. Try other civic organizations in your community; they often are very willing to help the schools. Look for special grants relating to technology or reading to fund the program.

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