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Shirley Ann Burton

     “The Dash,” a touching poem, was read at the funeral on August 22, 2010, for Shirley Burton, long-time friend of Christian Record Services for the Blind.
     Shirley Burton packed the dash between year of birth and year of death with a life well . . .



Positive Attitude Triumphs

     "That was great, Heidi," exclaimed Michael. "You gave the boat enough power to get me up and out of the water."

   As Michael found his way into the back of the ski boat he added,  "Six years ago a car accident took my sight."<> . . .



Library Services Update

Christian Record has recently made strides in its efforts to convert its library from analog (cassette tapes) to the new NLS Digital Talking Book format.  This week the Christian Record office received two players and a set of test cards.   This will make it possible to verify the books as they are completed. Verification . . .



Damian and the Water

Fifteen-year-old Damian dabbles with his paddle while the sighted guide does most of the work. He is immersed in new sounds - the clank of the paddle against the metallic canoe, passing motorboats, and happy voices floating across the water . . .


Archived Stories

Screen Reader Review

Many adaptive tools are available for blind and visually impaired people to use when on a computer and surfing the Internet. Here are some examples:

  • Programs that can enlarge text on the computer screen.
  • Software that . . .

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What's New from the CRSB Editorial Department

Christian Record has released several new books in English braille and in large-print. They are offered free-of charge to people who are legally blind. New titles include:
  • What Happy Couples Know, by Mark Finley and Steven Mos . . .

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