Books are available in all accessible formats for deafblind people and they can be borrowed.
RNIB Library Catalogue
This is a comprehensive database of alternative format books and information held by around 100 organisations across the UK - all brought together for the first time in one easily searchable place.
The service offers a choice of formats available to people who cannot read standard print, including audio cassettes, braille, talking book format, DAISY digital talking book, large print, giant print, moon, braille music, tactile graphics and audio described video. Click here to visit the website.
Talking books
For those with enough remaining hearing, talking books offer a chance to enjoy your favourite authors. Unlike books on tape, talking books are not abridged.
For more information try the following websites:
Braille and moon books
A wide selection of books are available in this format.
The National Library for the Blind holds the UK's largest braille and moon collections as well as offering a range of other library services specifically with blind and deafblind people in mind. For more information, visit the National Library for the Blind section on RNIB website.
The RNIB produce a catalogue giving details of new titles available. For more details, please visit the RNIB website.
Large print
Many libraries and bookshops stock large print books. Alternatively, the RNIB has a list of large print publishers available on their website.
Make your own suggestions
These are only a selection of some of the suppliers of accessible books. Please help us to add to this information by submitting your own recommendations.
