Voice of the Blue Ridge. Announcements

The 2009 Large Print Calendars are here! The calendars must be requested each year. You may request your calendar by calling Voice of the Blue Ridge at 540-985-8900 or by e-mailing Sherrie Oliver at voice@vobr.org .

Volunteer Readers are always needed, please apply in our Volunteer Section of the web site or contact the office.You can also click here for an application.

We are always looking for donations of Books On Tape or CD for our Audio Lending Library.

Our Technology Center is equipped with 5 computer workstations and a Juliet Pro 60 Braille Embosser using Duxbury translation software. The computer workstations are also equipped with the Jaws for Windows Screen Reader voice synthesizing program and have scanning capabilities with Open Book Software that enable printed material to be vocalized so it is accessible to the visually/print impaired. The computers are connected to the internet for information access using these adaptive technologies.

The center is open to anyone with a vision and/or print impaired to use during office hours. We are currently scheduling training in these adaptive technologies. If this is of interest to you please contact us.


		Announcements 2009 Fundraiser! Voice of the Blue Ridge presents An Evening at the Blue 5 Restaurant 312 2nd Street, Roanoke, VA 24011 Thursday, July 30, 2009 $40.00 Per Person Includes music by the Elderly Brothers, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auction, cash bar and lots of fun! Doors open at 6:00 PM Live Auction starting at 9:00 PM Reserve your tickets now by calling Voice of the Blue Ridge, 540-985-8900 or e-mail us! 2009 Large Print Calendars The 2009 Large Print Calendars are here! The calendars must be requested each year. You may request your calendar by calling Voice of the Blue Ridge at 540-985-8900 or by e-mailing Sherrie Oliver at voice@vobr.org . Volunteer Readers Needed Volunteer Readers are always needed, please apply in our Volunteer Section of the web site or contact the office.You can also click here for an application. Donate Your Books on Tape We are always looking for donations of Books On Tape or CD for our Audio Lending Library. VOBR Adaptive Technology Center Our Technology Center is equipped with 5 computer workstations and a Juliet Pro 60 Braille Embosser using Duxbury translation software. The computer workstations are also equipped with the Jaws for Windows Screen Reader voice synthesizing program and have scanning capabilities with Open Book Software that enable printed material to be vocalized so it is accessible to the visually/print impaired. The computers are connected to the internet for information access using these adaptive technologies. The center is open to anyone with a vision and/or print impaired to use during office hours. We are currently scheduling training in these adaptive technologies. If this is of interest to you please contact us. For more information please contact our office.
		3435 Melrose Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Toll-Free: (866) 985-8900 Phone: (540) 985-8900 Fax: (540) 985-8992