Abstract
To the Editor:— The letter, Auditory Reading Matter for the ( 210: 556, 1969), by C. S. Potter which suggested that blind or visually handicapped individuals be referred to rehabilitative services is important. The most expedient way for patients to obtain the auditory reading matter, called talking books, requires only a simple statement on a prescription blank or similar official stationery that an individual cannot use or read ordinary printed matter because of visual or physical limitations (eg, inability to hold a book or turn pages). It is not necessary to work through a rehabilitative services agency. To enable a patient to receive a free record player and records of books and magazines from regional libraries, the certification note can be sent to: Division of Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington, DC 20542 Patients may be certified by ophthalmologists or other physicians, optometrists, heads of agencies, nurses, occupational
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