Magazines - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Magazines in Special Media is a descriptive listing of periodicals and newsletters available to people in the United States who are unable to use regular print materials. Periodicals are produced in a variety of formats, including digital audio, digital download, digital text, ebraille, large print, and braille (hard-copy). Not all periodicals are offered in all formats.

Part 1: Magazines available through NLS
Part 2: Magazines produced by other agencies
Appendix: Contact information for sources other than NLS network libraries

Part 1: Magazines available through NLS

Part 1 lists all magazines available at no charge through the NLS network of cooperating libraries to residents of the United States or American citizens living abroad who are unable to use regular print materials because of visual or physical disabilities. Magazines are circulated through the U.S. mail on digital cartridge or in braille. Registered readers may download many titles in ebraille or audio from the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service online or via the BARD Mobile app. Three-letter codes are provided for ordering magazines available on digital cartridge or in braille. No code is needed to download magazines from BARD.

AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin (AAP)

Magazine, 6/issues/year; Bulletin, 10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
News and short articles from AARP.

American History (AMH)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles for the general reader about the full spectrum of the history of North America.

American Indian (AMI)

quarterly (first issue: Summer 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Featuring Native American art and culture, this engages its readers with diverse articles about the histories of American Indian nations and the contemporary challenges facing Native peoples across the Western Hemisphere.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact (ANA)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Short stories, novelettes, and features with science-fiction themes.

Asimov’s Science Fiction (IAM)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Short stories, novelettes, and features with science-fiction themes.

The Atlantic Monthly (AMO)

10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on politics and current issues; fiction by contemporary American writers.

Audubon (AUD)

5 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Appreciation, understanding, and preservation of the natural world, particularly birds and their habitats.

Baseball Digest (BAS)

bimonthly (first issue: May/June 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Keeps subscribers up-to-date with current action while infusing the rich history of the game in each issue.

Better Homes and Gardens (BHG)

monthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
A resource for home ideas, food and recipes for everyday and special occasions, and garden know-how.

Bon Appétit (EAT)

10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on cooking, entertainment, and travel; recipes from well-known restaurants.

Bookmarks (BKM)

bimonthly (first issue: May/June 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Summaries of hundreds of opinions from every major newspaper and magazine for a comprehensive look at 50 new fiction, nonfiction, and children's books, all designed to give the reader the information needed to make the best reading choices.

Braille Book Review (BBR)

bimonthly
digital text, ebraille (BARD), braille
Announcements of braille books recently added to the collection of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) as well as news and developments in library services for people who are blind. Braille edition includes a list of books listed in Talking Book Topics and a braille order form.

Braille Chess Magazine (BCM)

quarterly
braille
Also available in digital text from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (UK) (see Part 2). Articles on chess; news of current trends and competitions.

Braille Music Magazine (XBM)

monthly
braille
Also available in digital text from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK) (see Part 2). Articles about classical music for professional and amateur musicians; reviews of new braille music publications.

Catster (CAT)

bimonthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
For cat owners and lovers. Info on breeds and cat humor.

Choice Magazine Listening (CHO)

quarterly
digital download (BARD)
From Choice Magazine Listening (see Part 2); free, must be registered with NLS
Anthology of unabridged articles, poetry, and fiction from more than 100 magazines.

Consumer Reports (CRP)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
In-depth articles that rate consumer products tested for quality, durability, and safety. Also features general-interest topics such as health and money management.

Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country (XST)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
A sampler of articles from national music magazines.

Conundrum (COU)

monthly
braille
Also available in digital text from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK) (see Part 2). Crossword and logic puzzles, anagrams, sudoku, and general-knowledge quizzes.

Consumer Reports: On Health (CRH)

monthly (first issue: April 2023)
Expert reviews and ratings for health, fitness, and food products from Consumer Reports, and the latest on drugs, hospital safety, and more.

Cook’s Illustrated (CIM)

bimonthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
From America’s Test Kitchen. Includes recipes and tips on cooking.

Cooking Light (CKG)

quarterly (first issue: Summer 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Quick and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, entertaining menus, and fitness guides to help all make smart choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Cricket: The Realm of Imagination (CRI)

9 issues/year
ebraille (BARD), braille
Stories, poems, and articles by internationally known authors, plus songs, jokes, and crafts. For ages nine through fourteen.

Dell Sunday Crosswords (DEL)

quarterly
ebraille (BARD), braille
60 themed crossword puzzles.

Discover (DIS)

10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Science news and articles exploring current events and future views on topics such as technology, space, the environment, health, and medicine.

Dogster (DOS)

6 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
A publication where dog lovers come together to get the latest information on training, health, food and the dog lifestyle.

The Economist (ECO)

51 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Also available in digital text from the Economist (see Part 2). Insights and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology, and the arts. (UK)

Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: World’s Leading Mystery Magazine (EQM)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Mystery stories by established authors in the field and by new, previously unpublished writers.

Essence (ESS)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture, written for African American women.

Fiyah Literary Magazine (FIY)

quarterly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Speculative fiction magazine that features stories by and about Black people of the African Diaspora.

Foreign Affairs (FAF)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Analysis of issues by statesmen, diplomats, and scholars, and trends in international politics, law, and economics.

Good Housekeeping (GHK)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on family and home management with features on food and decorating.

Golf Digest (GLF)

monthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Authority on how to play, what to play, and where to play golf.

Guideposts (GUI)

monthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
Inspirational stories from Guideposts Associate, Inc. Also available in large print (see Part 2).

Guideposts (GUI4)

bimonthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
A magazine that will move and inspire with personal, heartwarming stories and faith-affirming articles that show anything is possible with hope, faith and prayer.

Harper’s Bazaar (BAZ)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Fashion magazine with features on cosmetics, lifestyle, events, celebrities, travel, and relationships.

Harper’s Magazine (HRP)

monthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
General culture magazine with articles by well-known writers on politics, international affairs, education, and science. Includes short stories, satire, and poetry.

Harvard Women's Health Watch (HWH)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Timely information in the new age of women’s health and medicine.

Health and Nutrition Newsletters (HNN)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Selections on medical conditions of special interest to older adults, nutritional information, and ways to maintain good health. Publication includes Scientific American Health after 50, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter.

Health Newsletters (HNW)

monthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
Current health concerns, medical information, nutrition, and stress management from Harvard Health Letter 12 times/year; University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter 15 times/year, and the Mayo Clinic Health Letter 12 times/year.

Horticulture: The Art and Science of Smart Gardening (HOR)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Gardening trends, products, and projects for amateur gardeners.

Humpty Dumpty (HDM)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Stories, poems, cartoons, puzzles, games, recipes, and crafts for kids ages three to five who are learning to read independently.

International Living Magazine (ILM)

monthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Provides a scope and depth of information about global travel, living, retiring, investing, and real estate.

Interweave Knit (INT)

quarterly
ebraille (BARD), braille
Articles, patterns, and styles for knitting hobbyists.

Jack and Jill (JAC)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Exciting stories, educational articles, and creative activities published for children. For ages six through twelve.

Jet (JET)

Frequency is to be determined (First issue: TBD)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Source for news, information and entertainment for Black culture both young and old.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (KPF)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
General-interest articles on managing finances, including taxes, investment options, real estate, insurance, and retirement planning.

Kiplinger’s Retirement Report (KRR)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
General-interest articles on practical strategies to grow retirement savings, make money last during retirement, maximize Social Security and Medicare benefits, and other retirement-related topics.

Make (MAK)

quarterly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Part of the maker movement, publishes projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges.

Magazine of the Month (MOM)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
NLS program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing. Readers are sent a different magazine each month.

Missouri Conservationist (MOC)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD)
Outdoor life and conservation management in Missouri.

Muse: The Magazine of Life, the Universe, and Pie Throwing (MUE)

9 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Science, art, archaeology, and history activities for ages nine through fourteen; includes contests, book and media reviews.

Musical Mainstream (XMM)

quarterly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Selected articles from national magazines about classical music, music criticism, and music teaching; announces new NLS music acquisitions.

The Nation (NAT)

35 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on foreign affairs, local and national politics, education, and law. Reviews films, theater, books, and the arts.

National Geographic (NGG)

12 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Articles on world geography and cultures, plant and animal life, space exploration, and ancient history.

National Geographic Kids (NGW)

10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Articles for children about people, places, customs, animals, and plants.

National Review (NRV)

24 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on business, politics, economics, education, and other subjects from a conservative viewpoint.

The New Yorker (NYK)

52 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Timely articles on a number of topics. Includes short fiction, poetry, and cartoons.

The New York Times Book Review (NYB)

52 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Literary articles and book reviews from the Sunday New York Times.

The New York Times Large Print Weekly (NYT)

52 issues/year
ebraille (BARD), braille
Also available in large print from the New York Times (see Part 2). Highlights from the New York Times.

NLS News (NEW)

quarterly
digital audio (cartridge, with Talking Book Topics), digital text, ebraille (BARD), standard print, braille
NLS newsletter.

Oklahoma Today (OKT)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Oklahoma people, places, food, art, and culture.

Outdoor Life: The Source for Hunting and Fishing Adventure (OTL)

4 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Adventures and experiences in hunting and fishing, information on conservation and game laws, and reports on sporting equipment and techniques.

PC World (PCW)

monthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
Information for computer users about hardware, software, advanced technology, and trends in the field; columns on product reviews and helpful hints.

People (PEO)

52 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Celebrity news and interviews.

Piano Technicians Journal (PTJ)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Information on the piano industry’s latest innovations, products, and technologies. Official publication of the Piano Technicians Guild.

Poetry (POE)

11 issues/year
ebraille (BARD), braille
Contemporary poetry selected from a wide range of contributors and styles.

Popular Mechanics (PPM)

10 issues/year
ebraille (BARD), braille
Practical advice for amateur mechanics, information on automotive and home repairs, and features on new equipment.

Popular Music Lead Sheets (XML)

quarterly
NLS website, braille
Melodies, lyrics, and chords to popular songs, from golden oldies to recent hits.

Popular Science (PSM)

4 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Products, trends, and practical applications of science and technology.

Psychology Today (PST)

bi-monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
General-interest psychology magazine representing a variety of approaches.

Prevention Magazine (PRE)

monthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
A live-better handbook and guide to feeling your best, head to toe, inside and out through trustworthy expert advice, fresh ideas, and health secrets.

QST: Devoted Entirely to Amateur Radio (QST)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Project-building ideas and news on all aspects of ham radio. Official publication of the American Radio Relay League.

Quarterly Music Magazine (QMM)

quarterly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
NLS program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing. Readers are sent a different music magazine each quarter. Covers a variety of aspects and types of music, such as opera, jazz, and country, and instruments such as guitar and keyboard.

Reader's Digest (DIG)

10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Short stories, political commentary, and other general interest topics; some articles are condensed from print magazines. Contains anecdotes, humor, and a condensed book.

Rolling Stone (RST)

12 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
American popular culture in the arts and entertainment industry. Provides music, video, movie, and electronics reviews.

Science News: Magazine of the Society for Science and the Public (SNW)

24 issues/year
ebraille (BARD), braille
Excerpts of reports on current programs in science, medicine, and technology.

Scientific American (SCA)

monthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society.

Scout Life (SCO)

monthly
ebraille (BARD), braille
Articles on the outdoors, sports, and hobbies, plus adventure fiction and humor, for ages nine through sixteen. Published by the Boy Scouts of America.

Selecciones del Reader’s Digest (SRD)

monthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Description: Spanish-language version of Reader’s Digest.

Short Stories (SSR)

monthly
braille
Also available in digital text from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (see Part 2). Stories from contemporary writers. (UK)

Smithsonian (SMT)

11 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on the topics and subject matters researched, studied, and exhibited by the Smithsonian museums.

Sound & Vision: Where Technology Becomes Entertainment (STR)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Reports on new sound equipment and album reviews, with emphasis on popular music.

Southern Living (SOL)

13 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Recipes, guides to local travel, decorating ideas, inspiration, and gardening tips tailored specifically to the region’s climate.

Spider: The Magazine for Children (SPD)

9 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Stories, poems, jokes, and crafts for beginning readers ages six through nine.

Sports Illustrated (SPI)

11 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
International sports news and articles with emphasis on American spectator sports. Features on sports personalities and events and outdoor activities.

Sports Illustrated Kids (SPK)

11 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Sports news and articles for ages eight through thirteen. Features sports personalities, events, and cards; youths who are excelling in athletics; and a regular column by youths discussing controversial sports-related issues.

Sports Schedules (codes below)

annually
ebraille (BARD), braille
Listings of games for six national sports leagues: American Baseball League (ABL), National Baseball League (NBL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and Women’s National Basketball Association (WBA). Includes combined schedule by date for the American and National Baseball Leagues (MLB).

Stone Soup: The Magazine by Young Writers and Artists (STO)

11 issues/year
ebraille (BARD), braille
Stories, poems, illustrations, and book reviews created by children ages eight through thirteen. Features an activities section with suggested related projects.

The Sun Magazine (SUN)

monthly (First issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Radically intimate and socially conscious writing being published today, celebrating life and its complexity, with personal essays, short stories, interviews, poetry, and photographs.

Talking Book Topics (TBT)

bimonthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), digital text
Announcements of recorded books recently added to the Library of Congress collection and news and developments in library services for people who are visually impaired or have a physical disability. Audio edition often includes the text of NLS News. A list of books listed in Talking Book Topics are included in the braille edition of Braille Book Review.

Travel & Leisure (TAL)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Articles on vacation sites and tour destinations, with tips on food and photography.

True West: Preserving the American West (TWT)

10 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Nonfiction articles about the Old West written by historians and western buffs.

Vital Speeches of the Day (VSD)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Speeches of recognized leaders of public opinion on current and national concerns.

The Week: The Best of U.S. and International Media (TWK)

48 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
News and commentary on world events.

Wired (WIR)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
News and opinions concerning technology industries and the digital environment.

The Writer: Advice and Inspiration for Today’s Writer (WRT)

monthly
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Discussions on the craft and experience of writing by new and established writers. Regular columns feature trade news, contest information, and names and addresses of manuscript markets.

Vanidades (VAN)

Monthly (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Spanish magazine covering current fashion, news and beauty tips, national and international celebrities, the intimacies of royalty, as well as entertainment, cooking, decoration, art and culture.

Wax Poetics (WAX)

Semiannually (first issue: April 2023)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Created by a group of writers and record diggers to tell the stories behind beatdigging culture and to help contextualize what people were listening to, by looking back at where the music came from and the stories behind it.

Yankee Magazine (YNK)

6 issues/year
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Offers an insider’s perspective on the region’s people, traditions, and lifestyle with special focus on its unique travel destinations, history, and culinary delights.

Yoga Journal (YOG)

Frequency is to be determined (first issue: TBD)
digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Source for yoga pose instruction, sequences, free video classes, guided meditations, and information on the yogic lifestyle.

Part 2: Magazines produced by other agencies

Most magazines listed in this section are not part of the NLS program and many may not be requested from network libraries or downloaded from BARD. Information about these magazines was provided by their producers. The sources for ordering are indicated and their full contact information is given in the appendix to Part 2. Contact the sources for the latest subscription information because availability and prices change frequently.

Access Currents

bimonthly
digital text
From United States Access Board; free
News and developments in accessible design and the activities of the Access Board, a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.

Access IT

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (UK); inquire for price
Articles on computer access technology for both novice and experienced computer users.

AccessWorld: Technology and People with Visual Impairments

monthly
digital text
From American Foundation for the Blind; free
Comprehensive source for the latest information on adaptive technology and visual impairment. Also available from the AccessWorld app from the App Store.

American Legion Magazine

monthly
digital download, digital text
From American Legion Magazine; free
News and articles of interest from the American Legion, a national veterans’ service organization. Print copy available with membership.

Aphra

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Articles on society, lifestyles, and health, primarily for women.

Blast Off!

monthly
braille (contracted and uncontracted)
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Stories, features, jokes, and puzzles from popular children’s magazines. For ages seven through eleven.

Braille Chess Magazine (BCM)

quarterly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Also available free in braille from NLS network libraries (see Part 1). Articles on chess; news of current trends and competitions.

The Braille Forum

monthly
digital audio, digital download, digital text, ebraille, large print, braille
From American Council of the Blind; free
Covers legislation, technical aids, human interest stories, and activities of the American Council of the Blind.

The Braille Monitor

11 issues/year
digital audio, digital text, large print, braille
From National Federation of the Blind; inquire for price
Articles on issues relating to employment, education, legislation, and rehabilitation, plus news of products and technology used by people who are blind. Also available on the NFB-NEWSLINE service.

Braille Music Magazine

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Also available free in braille from NLS network libraries (see Part 1). Articles about classical music for professional and amateur musicians. Reviews of new braille music publications.

Braille Sporting Record

weekly
braille
From Scottish Braille Press (UK); inquire for price
Information on a wide range of sports, current games, and activities.

BVA Bulletin

bimonthly
digital audio, digital text
From Blinded Veterans Association (BVA); free
Articles about blindness and association activities. Reports on legislation, employment, aids, and appliances for people who are blind.

Catholic Review

quarterly
digital download, braille
From Xavier Society for the Blind; free with registration
Articles from Catholic periodicals including America, Catholic Digest, Maryknoll, and Our Sunday Visitor.

Children’s Friend

quarterly
braille
From Christian Record Services; free with registration
Character-building stories for children.

Choice Magazine Listening

quarterly
digital audio, digital download
From Choice Magazine Listening; free, must be registered with NLS
Anthology of unabridged articles, poetry, and fiction from more than one hundred magazines.

Christian Record

quarterly
ebraille, braille
From Christian Record Services; free with registration
Inspirational Christian magazine dealing with relationships, health, and money management. Includes recipes and Christian songs with braille music notation.

Christian Today Digest

monthly
digital download, digital text, large print, braille
From Torch Trust; price on request
Selection of religious articles.

Compute IT

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Computer-related news and developments, product reviews, and trouble-shooting features.

Connect!

3 issues/year
digital text
From Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults; free
Research reports and activities for people who are deaf-blind. Newsletter of the Helen Keller National Center.

Conundrum

monthly
braille (contracted and uncontracted)
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Also available free in braille from NLS network libraries (see Part 1). Crossword, logic puzzles, word searches, anagrams, and general knowledge quizzes.

Critical Disability Discourses

annually
digital text
From York University’s Critical Disability Studies Graduate Student Association; free with registration
Bilingual French and English academic journal with articles that critically assess disabling social conditions

Daily Devotions for the Deaf

quarterly
braille
From International Christian Braille Mission; free on loan
Inspirational readings with scriptures and prayers from the Deaf Mission in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

DAV Magazine

bimonthly
digital text
From Disabled American Veterans (DAV); free
Activities of the DAV and issues of concern to disabled veterans, such as health care.

Dialogue: A World of Ideas for Visually Impaired People of All Ages

quarterly
digital audio, digital download, digital text, large print, braille
From Blindskills, Inc.; inquire for price
Articles, fiction, and poetry by blind writers. Reports on new products and services, including home and gardening hints; interviews with successful blind people; and information about vocational, recreational, and travel opportunities.

Disability Studies Quarterly

quarterly
digital text
From Society for Disability Studies; free with registration
Academic journal with articles of interest to social scientists, scholars in the humanities and arts, disability rights advocates, and others concerned with the issue of people with disabilities.

Disability Today

biannual
digital text
From the Disability Today Network, inquire for price
Articles on topics important to people with disabilities and their families.

The Economist

weekly
digital download, digital text
From the Economist Group (UK); inquire for price
Also available free as digital audio from NLS network libraries and digital download through BARD (see Part 1). Insights and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology, and the arts. Also available as a podcast from the iTunes store.

Encounter

quarterly
digital audio, digital download
From Christian Record Services; free with registration
Articles and interviews exploring a Christ-centered approach to a variety of topics. Includes a church sermon recorded live.

Ensign

monthly
digital audio, digital download, ebraille
From Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; free
Religious articles.

FOCUS on AFB

4 issues/year
digital text
From American Foundation for the Blind, Newsletters; free
Activities of the American Foundation for the Blind.

Forward Day by Day

quarterly
digital text (emailed daily), large print, braille (grade 2)
From Forward Movement Publications; inquire for price
Daily devotions.

The Friend

monthly
digital audio, digital download, ebraille
From Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; free
Selected religious articles, poems, songs, and stories for children.

Future Reflections: The National Federation of the Blind Magazine for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children

quarterly
digital audio, digital text
From National Federation of the Blind and American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, in partnership with the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children; free with registration
Articles written by parents, educators, and blind adults about blindness and all aspects of rearing a blind child.

Gleams

monthly (digital text), 3 issues/year (large print)
digital text, large print
From Glaucoma Research Foundation; free
Research reports on glaucoma.

Good Vibrations

monthly
digital audio, braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
News from the world of hi-fi, equipment reviews, vinyl section, and more, for hi-fi amateurs and enthusiasts.

The Guide

3 issues/year
digital audio, digital text, braille
From The Seeing Eye, Inc.; free
Newsletter of the Seeing Eye Dog Guide Training School includes features on people who use the program.

Guide Dog News

quarterly
digital text
From Guide Dogs for the Blind; free
Newsletter of Guide Dogs for the Blind reports on donors, volunteers, and events.

Guideposts

monthly
digital text, large print
From Guideposts Associates, Inc.; digital text is free, inquire for large print price. Also available in braille from NLS (see Part 1).
Inspirational stories.

Hadassah Magazine

monthly
digital audio, digital download
From JBI International, Inc.; free with registration
Covers cultural, political, social, religious and lifestyle trends from a Jewish point of view.

Handiham World

weekly
digital download, digital text
From Courage Handiham System; free with registration
Letters, notices, workshops, and information for radio amateurs. Also available as a podcast from iTunes.

Home Help

weekly
braille
From Scottish Braille Press (UK); inquire for price
Women’s magazine that contains a serial story, a medical page, two feature articles, recipes, a monthly horoscope, and hints on shopping, beauty, and fashion.

Horizons Happening Newsletter

monthly
digital text
From Horizons for the Blind; free
Newsletter of Horizons for the Blind.

In Focus Newsletter

2 issues/year
digital download, digital text
From Foundation Fighting Blindness; free
Activities of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, research news, and reports on products and services.

International News for Praise and Prayer

quarterly
digital audio, digital text, braille
From Torch Trust; free
Stories about people with sight loss from around the world.

In the Spotlight

quarterly
large print
From American Macular Degeneration Foundation; inquire for price
News and research on macular degeneration. Interviews with doctors, researchers, and others.

iSite

3 issues/year
digital text
From the Scottish Braille Press free
Activities of the Scottish Braille Press and the Royal Blind School.

JBI Voice

monthly
digital audio, digital download
From JBI International, Inc.; free with registration
Compilation of articles from periodicals of Jewish interest.

Jewish Braille Review

monthly
digital download, braille
From JBI International Library; free with registration
Compilation of articles from periodicals of Jewish interest. Some articles taken from JBI Voice.

Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research

biannually
digital text, ebraille
From the National Federation of the Blind; free
Multidisciplinary journal presenting primary research, scholarly reviews, and reports of innovative information and research related to blindness.

Journal of Literary and Cultural Disability Studies

quarterly
digital text
From Liverpool University Press; inquire for price
Academic journal with articles on the portrayal of disability in literature.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness (JVIB)

bimonthly
digital text, ebraille
From American Foundation for the Blind; inquire for price
Interdisciplinary journal for professional practitioners and researchers who work with people who are blind or visually impaired. Reports on legislative and technological developments. Also available on Kindle.

Knitting Club

quarterly
braille
From Scottish Braille Press; inquire for price
Knitting patterns for clothes for men, women, children, and babies, plus knitting tips. Free with a subscription to Madam and Home Help.

Light

bimonthly
digital text, large print
From Christian Record Services; free
Christian perspective on topics such as personal relationships, disabilities, health, and other issues of current interest.

LION Magazine

11 issues/year
digital audio, digital download, digital text, large print
From Lions Club International; free
Activities and news of Lions, Lionesses, and Leos clubs around the world. Official publication of the Lions Club International. Also available through the LIONS International app from the App Store and Google Play.

Living with Moshiach

weekly
large print, braille
From Lubavitch Shluchim Conferences on the Moshiach Campaign; free to the visually impaired
Weekly Torah portion adapted from the works of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.

Lutheran Hour Sermon

biweekly/monthly
large print (biweekly), braille (monthly)
From Lutheran Blind Workers; free
Daily devotions.

Lutheran Witness

11 issues/year
large print, braille
From Lutheran Blind Workers; free with registration
Official news of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.

Madam Magazine

monthly
braille
From Scottish Braille Press (UK); inquire for price
Women’s magazine with serialized fiction, poetry, consumer articles, recipes, beauty and fashion hints, and knitting patterns.

The Magnifier

quarterly
digital download of most current newsletter, digital text
From Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc.; free with registration
News on clinical trials, research, aids, and resources.

Missy

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
For girls ages twelve through fifteen. True-life stories, pop gossip, interviews, horoscopes, problems, and more.

Money Matters

bimonthly
digital audio, braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Personal finance, including insurance and investments.

The New Era

monthly
digital audio, digital download, ebraille
From Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; free
Religious articles, poems, and stories for teens.

New Mobility Magazine

monthly
digital text
From United Spinal Association; free with membership
Articles on health, advocacy, travel, employment, relationships, recreation, media, and products for active wheelchair users.

New Products Guide

bimonthly
digital audio, digital text, large print, braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Catalog of new products and publications offered by RNIB includes practical solutions to daily tasks and ideas for ways to spend leisure time.

Newsreel Magazine

monthly
digital audio, digital download
From Newsreel Magazine; inquire for price
News and articles by and for people with visual impairments; news items on current legislation, computer technology, and exchange of information on common experiences.

The New York Times Large Print Weekly

weekly
large print
From the New York Times; inquire for price
Also available free in ebraille and braille from NLS network libraries (see Part 1). Highlights from the New York Times.

Opportunity Magazine

quarterly
digital text, large print
From National Industries for the Blind; free
Articles highlighting the capabilities of people who are blind and employed by National Industries for the Blind and its associated non-profit agencies.

Our Daily Bread

daily (digital versions), quarterly (large print)
digital download, digital text, large print
From Our Daily Bread Ministries; free
Daily commentary on passages from the Old and New Testaments. Also available as a podcast from the iTunes Store.

Our Special

bimonthly
ebraille, braille
From National Braille Press; inquire for price
Articles edited especially for blind women. Recipes, crochet and knitting patterns, hobby ideas, child-care advice, consumer information, and travel tips.

Partner’s Forum

biannually
digital text
From the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners; free with membership. Archival copies also free.
News, short stories, and legislative information concerning guide dogs and service animals. Advocacy and peer support information.

PawTracks

quarterly
digital audio, digital text
From Guide Dog Users, Inc.; free with membership
Organizational news and activities, news from guide-dog schools, and medical and legislative information.

The Periodical Series

monthly
digital audio, digital download
From JBI International Library; free with registration
Edited compilation of the Jerusalem Report, Commentary, Tikkun, and Moment.

Plus: The Power of Faith

bimonthly
large print
From Guideposts Associates, Inc.; inquire for price
True stories of answered prayer and advice on living a positive life.

Portals of Prayer

quarterly
large print, braille
From Lutheran Blind Workers; free with registration
Daily devotions.

Progress

monthly
digital audio, braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
General-interest magazine that includes crossword puzzles, short stories, pen-pal column, humor, current affairs, and a cooking supplement.

Pure

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Articles on fashion, beauty, and relationships for young women sixteen to nineteen years old.

Reader’s Digest Large Print for Easier Reading

monthly
large print
From Reader’s Digest Large Print for Easier Reading; inquire for price
Selections from Reader’s Digest.

Ready, Steady, Read

monthly
braille (interline or single-sided)
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
For beginning braille readers. Information about celebrities and articles on gardening, humor, and wildlife.

Reflections

monthly
digital audio
From Torch Trust; free
Compilation of the Reflections radio program. Also available as a podcast from the iTunes Store.

Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal

quarterly
digital text
From Center on Disability Studies University of Hawaii at Manoa; inquire for price
Peer-reviewed academic journal that includes research and essays, topical forums, creative works, best practices, multimedia reviews, notes from the field, and dissertation abstracts.

The Russian JBI Voice

quarterly
digital audio, digital download
From JBI International Library; free with registration
A Russian-language version of JBI Voice anthologizing a wide variety of articles.

The Secret Place

quarterly
large print
From American Baptist Churches Judson press; inquire for price
Devotions for daily worship including a scripture passage, an original meditation, and a brief prayer.

Seeing It Our Way

monthly
large print, braille
From Horizons for the Blind; inquire for price
Articles, crafts, recipes, sports, and games.

Shaping Up

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Health news, product reviews, and tips on keeping in good physical condition.

Shop Window

monthly
digital audio, braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Consumer best buys and reviews. Christmas issue. Also available on DAISY audio CD.

Short Stories

monthly
digital text, braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Also available free in braille from NLS network libraries (see Part 1). Short stories from contemporary writers.

Spectrum

monthly
braille
From Scottish Braille Press (UK); inquire for price
Articles on health, fitness, and diet.

Syndicated Columnists Weekly

weekly
ebraille, braille
From National Braille Press; inquire for price
Popular syndicated columnists on subjects such as economics, politics, sports, and social issues.

Today’s Light

monthly
large print, braille
From Lutheran Braille Workers; free
Daily devotions.

The Torch

quarterly
digital audio, digital text, large print, braille
From Torch Trust; free with registration
Religious articles.

Torch News

quarterly
digital audio, digital download, digital text, large print, braille
From Torch Trust; free with registration
Articles on sight loss and Torch Trust.

Upbeat

monthly
braille
From Royal National Institute of Blind People (UK); inquire for price
Articles on rock, pop, jazz, folk, and other types of music. In-depth reviews and interviews.

The Upper Room

daily, bimonthly
digital download, digital text (daily), large print (bimonthly)
From Upper Room International Ministries; inquire for price
Interdenominational and international Christian devotions; contains meditations, suggested scripture readings, prayers, and a thought for each day.

Vantage Point

quarterly, monthly
digital download (quarterly), ebraille (monthly)
From Christian Record Services; free with registration
Interviews and inspirational articles on a wide range of subjects, including health and fitness, nature, travel, music and the arts, and stories of personal accomplishments.

VetsFirst Newsletter

bi-monthly
digital text
United Spinal Association; free with registration
Newsletter explores benefits for veterans with disabilities.

La Voz

quarterly
digital audio, digital download
From JBI International Library; free with registration
In Spanish. Quarterly anthology of a wide variety of articles; Spanish-language version of JBI Voice.

We Would See Jesus

monthly
braille
From International Christian Braille Mission; free on loan
Selected reprints from Christian periodicals concerned with theology and living.

Xavier Review

quarterly
digital download, braille
From Xavier Society for the Blind; free with registration
News from the Xavier Society for the Blind. Updates to lending library of digital and braille titles.

Appendix

Contact information for sources other than NLS network libraries.

Access Board
1331 F St. NW, Ste. 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111
(202) 272-0080
800-872-2253 toll-free
(202) 272-0082 TTY
800-993-2822 toll-free TTY
(202) 272-0081 fax
[email protected]
www.access-board.gov

American Baptist Churches, U.S.A.
Judson Press
PO Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
800-458-3766 toll-free
[email protected]
www.judsonpress.com

American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard St., Ste. 420
Alexandria, VA 22311
(202) 467-5081
800-424-8666 toll-free
(703) 465-5085 fax
[email protected]
www.acb.org

American Foundation for the Blind
AFB Press Customer Service
1000 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 350
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 710-3027
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.afb.org/aw/accessworld.aspx

The American Legion National Headquarters
700 N. Pennsylvania St.
PO Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 630-1200
800-433-3318 toll-free
(317) 630-1223 fax
www.legion.org/magazine

American Macular Degeneration Foundation
PO Box 515
Northampton, MA 01061-0515
(413) 268-7660
888-622-8527 toll-free
www.macular.org

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Ave.
PO Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206-0085
800-223-1839 toll-free
[email protected]
www.aph.org/development/magazines

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
1703 N. Beauregard St., Ste. #440
Alexandria, VA 22311
202-467-5081
800-424-8666
703-671-4500 fax
https://aerbvi.org

Blinded Veterans Association
125 N. West St., 3rd Fl.
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-669-7079 toll-free
(202) 371-8258 fax
[email protected]
The Bulletin – Blinded Veterans Association (bva.org)

Blindskills, Inc.
PO Box 5181
Salem, OR 97304-0181
(503) 581-4224
800-860-4224 toll-free
[email protected]
www.blindskills.com

Choice Magazine Listening
85 Channel Dr.
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8280
888-724-6423 toll-free
(516) 944-6849 fax
www.choicemagazinelistening.org

Christadelphian Isolation League
League Secretary: Richard M. Austin
“Shalom” Romsey Road
Nursling, Southampton S016 0XA
England
[email protected]
www.isolationleague.org

Christian Record Services, Inc.
PO Box 6097
Lincoln, NE 68506-0097
(402) 488-0981
(402) 488-7582 fax
[email protected]
services.christianrecord.org/periodicals

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
800-537-5971 toll-free
[email protected]
www.lds.org/magazine

Courage Kenny Handiham Program
3915 Golden Valley Rd., MR #78446
Golden Valley, MN 55422
(612) 775-2291
866-426-3442 toll-free
(612) 262-6718 fax
[email protected]
www.handiham.org

Disability Today Network
PO Box 2660
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
(905) 957-6016
800-725-7136 toll-free
www.disabilitytodaynetwork.com

Disabled American Veterans
PO Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
877-426-2838 toll-free
www.dav.org

The Economist
The Economist Subscription Center
PO Box 46978
St. Louis, MO 63146-6978
800-456-6086 toll-free

Forward Movement
412 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202-4110
(513) 721-6659
800-543-1813 toll-free
[email protected]
www.forwardmovement.org

Foundation Fighting Blindness
7168 Columbia Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 423-0600
800-683-5555 toll-free
800-683-5551 toll-free TDD
[email protected]
www.blindness.org

Glaucoma Research Foundation
251 Post St., Ste. 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 986-3162
800-826-6693 toll-free
[email protected]
www.glaucoma.org

Guide Dogs for the Blind
PO Box 151200
San Rafael, California 94915-1200
800-295-4050 toll-free
www.guidedogs.com

Guide Dog Users, Inc.
3603 Morgan Way
Imperial, Missouri 63052
866-799-8436 toll-free
www.guidedogusersinc.org

Guideposts Associates, Inc.
PO Box 5815
Harlan, IA 51593-1315
800-932-2145 toll-free
[email protected]
www.guideposts.org

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
141 Middle Neck Rd.
Sands Point, NY 11050
(516) 944-8900 extension 253
[email protected]
www.hknc.org

Horizons for the Blind
125 Erick St., A103
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 444-8800
800-318-2000 toll-free
(815) 444-8830 fax
[email protected]
www.horizons-blind.org

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
PO Box 638
Sterling Heights, MI 48311
(541) 972-3647
888-544-2237 toll-free
[email protected]
[email protected]

International Christian Braille Mission
5210 MacCorkle Ave. S.W.
South Charleston, WV 25309-1010
(304) 768-8876
www.icbminc.org

JBI International Library
110 East 30th St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-2525
800-433-1531 toll-free
(212) 689-3692 fax
[email protected]
www.jbilibrary.org

Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies
Liverpool University Press
4 Cambridge St.
Liverpool L69 7ZU
England
011 44 151 794 2233
[email protected]
http://online.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/

Lions Club International
300 West 22nd St.
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
(630) 571-5466
www.lionsclubs.org

Living with Moshiach: Lubavitch Shluchim Conferences on the Moshiach Campaign, Committee for The Blind
c/o Enlightenment for the Blind, Inc.
602 N. Orange Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
[email protected]
www.torah4blind.org

Lutheran Braille Workers
13471 California St.
PO Box 5000
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 795-8977
800-925-6092 toll-free
(909) 795-8970 fax
[email protected]
www.lbwinc.org

Macular Degeneration Foundation
PO Box 531313
Henderson, Nevada 89053
888-633-3937 toll-free
[email protected]
www.eyesight.org

Merrick/Washington Magazine for the Blind
Durham Colored Library, Inc.
PO Box 2736
Durham, NC 27715-2736
[email protected]
https://www.durhamcl.org/merrick-washington-magazine

National Braille Press
88 St. Stephen St.
Boston, MA 02115-4312
(617) 266-6160
888-965-8965 toll-free
800-548-7323 extension 520 toll-free (Bookstore)
(617) 437-0456 fax
[email protected]
www.nbp.org

National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells St. at Jernigan Pl.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314
(410) 685-5653 fax
[email protected]
www.nfb.org

National Industries for the Blind
Opportunity Magazine
1310 Braddock Pl.
Alexandria, VA 22314-1691
(703) 310-0500
www.nib.org

Newsreel Magazine
5 E. Long St., Ste. 1001
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 469-0700
(888) 723-8737 toll-free
[email protected]
www.newsreelmag.org

The New York Times Large Print Weekly
800-631-2580 toll-free
www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/hd/other/large-print.html

Our Daily Bread Ministries
PO Box 2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 974-2210
[email protected]
www.odb.org

Reader’s Digest Large Print for Easier Reading
888-217-3346 toll-free
[email protected]

Review of Disability Studies
Center on Disability Studies
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1410 Lower Campus Rd., 171F
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-5688
[email protected]
www.rds.hawaii.edu

Royal Blind (Scottish Braille Press)
50 Gillespie Crescent
Edinburgh EH10 4JB
Scotland
011 44 131 229 1456
011 44 131 229 4060 fax
[email protected]
www.royalblind.org

Royal National Institute of Blind People
105 Judd St.
London WC1H 9NE
England
011 44 303 123 9999
[email protected]
www.rnib.org.uk

The Seeing Eye
PO Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07963-0375
(973) 539-4425
[email protected]
www.seeingeye.org

Society for Disability Studies (SDS)
Disability Studies Quarterly
Disability Studies
University of Toledo
2801 West Bancroft St., MS920
Toledo, OH 43606
http://dsq-sds.org

Torch Trust
Torch House, Torch Way
Northampton Rd.
Market Harborough,
Leics, LE16 9HL
England
011 44 185 843 8260
[email protected]
www.torchtrust.org

United Spinal Association
New Mobility Magazine
120-34 Queens Blvd. Ste. 320
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 fax
www.unitedspinal.org

The Upper Room Ministries
1908 Grand Ave.
PO Box 340004
Nashville, TN 37203-0004
(615) 340-7200
800-972-0433 toll-free
www.upperroom.org

Xavier Society for the Blind
248 West 35th St., Ste. 1502
New York, NY 10001-2505
(212) 473-7800
800-637-9193 toll-free
(212) 473-7801 fax
[email protected]
www.xaviersocietyfortheblind.org

York University Critical Disability Studies Graduate Student Association
Critical Disability Discourses
York University
Room 010, HNES
4700 Keele St.
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Canada
[email protected]
http://cdd.journals.yorku.ca

Updated November 2022