Georgia Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled

Assistive Technology AccessService

The GLS Atlanta Library has computers and tools such as screen readers and magnification equipment. Staff also give one-on-one training.

BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)Service

Registered GLS patrons can download audio books, braille files, magazines and music to a phone or tablet with the free BARD Mobile app. You do not need special equipment.

Digital Downloads (BARD and Bookshare)Service

Download audio and braille books and magazines to your own device once you are signed up.

Georgia Radio Reading Service (GaRRS) referralProgram

GLS patrons can sign up for GaRRS, which reads local and national newspapers and other information aloud over the radio and online.

GLS Atlanta Library and Reader AdvisorsService

This is the walk-in GLS library inside the Fulton County Library Central Branch. Staff help in person, and Reader Advisors answer questions by phone about services, book choices and assistive technology.

GLS Library ProgramsProgram

GLS holds online and in-person programs where patrons can talk about books, find peer support and learn about resources. Regular programs include book clubs, technology classes and peer support meetings. Bingo and poetry slams are offered often too.

Large-Print Books by RequestService

GLS can get large-print books for you through Georgia's PINES libraries. A Reader Advisor requests the book and mails it to you, and you send it back postage paid.

Local Recording ProgramService

GLS records local and regional books and other titles in audio for eligible readers. The goal is to give GLS readers the same kinds of books Georgia public libraries offer.