Washtenaw Library For The Blind and Physically Disabled
The Ann Arbor District Library has housed and administrated the Washtenaw County branch of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped since February 2009. The Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (WLBPD@AADL) is a free service which loans books, magazines, and videos in alternative formats such as digital audio books, Braile, large print, or descriptive video to eligible individuals who live in Washtenaw County.
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