A combination of teething problems with a new management system and reported delays by the post office have resulted in some members of the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) being left without regular renewals of their reading material. “We apologise for the delays. Our staff is putting in long hours using a manual system in order to minimise holdups on our side. Unfortunately, once the South African Post Office collects the books at the Library we have no control over deliveries” … [Read more...] about SALB apologise for delays in delivery of books
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National footprint of Mini-Libraries for the blind launched
The South African Library for the Blind have now extended their services with a mini library programme, launched at selected public libraries across South Africa. Thereby extending their resources and making walk-in reading materials available to the blind and visually impaired. The South African Library for the Blind is a Non-Profit organisation based in Grahamstown and provides free services to the Blind and Visually impaired nationwide via their website http://salb.org.za/. One of their … [Read more...] about National footprint of Mini-Libraries for the blind launched
Early Mandela Day benefits for special school
The South African Library for the Blind (SALB) raised R5000.00 for a Grahamstown school for the mentally challenged and visually impaired through a book sale held during the National Arts Festival. The book sale was part of the library's Mandela Day contribution that took place from Wednesday, July 8 to Friday, July 10. All proceeds from the book sale have been donated to the Kuyasa special school for disabilities in Grahamstown. Kuyasa School was chosen as the beneficiary as it caters … [Read more...] about Early Mandela Day benefits for special school
Experience the world through the creative senses of the blind
Visitors to the 2014 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown will be able to experience the world through the senses of the blind in "The House that We Live In" exhibition hosted by the South African Library for the Blind (SALB). The exhibit will be on view at 1 Hemming Street just behind the SALB. Entrance is free. Visitors will be able to see paintings, carpets, baskets and photography by the blind and partially sighted. There will also be an exhibition of books by blind authors as part of … [Read more...] about Experience the world through the creative senses of the blind
Everyone has a right to read
Sight impaired people - or their friends and family - can find out more about the world of books that is still accessible to them through the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) at the National Book Week celebrations, which are taking place at the Red Location Museum Precint in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth from September 3 to September 8. "Everyone has a right to read - including the sight-impaired," says Francois Hendrikz, director of the SALB. "Our stand at National Book Week … [Read more...] about Everyone has a right to read
