In Touch - Council cuts to the talking book service and how accessible are ebooks for blind people?

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Council cuts to the talking book service and how accessible are ebooks for blind people?Council cuts to the talking book service and how accessible are ebooks for blind people?

Released On: 14 Jun 2011

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The impact of council cuts on the talking book service. Plus how accessible are e-books?

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