Early intervention is critical. Infants and young children with visual impairments may not explore their environments as much as children with normal vision because they cannot see objects in the distance that will motivate them to move over and 'check it out'. They may not model behavior of adults or other children because they cannot see them. The state's infant development program, Head Start and Early Childhood Tracking can all provide assistance to young children and their families.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Find the phone numbers and location of Early Childhood Tracking and Head Start on your reservation.
2. Find out which regional office of the Department of Human Services serves your reservation, the name, and phone number for the person in charge of infant development

The North Dakota State Library Disability Services provides talking books and magazines to any North Dakota resident who is unable to read standard print material because of a visual, physical, or reading impairment.
As a patron of the program you will have access to over sixty thousand titles including fiction and non-fiction books. Material is mailed directly to your home and can be returned to the library postage free.
Talking book machines and accessories are provided at no cost to you.

Who can apply?
Any North Dakota resident with a visual, physical, or reading impairment that prevents him/her from reading standard print material.

What will it cost to participate?
The North Dakota State Library and the National Library Service (NLS) provide this program at no cost to you.

How do I apply?
Contact the North Dakota State Library to apply at 1-800-843-9948 or 701-328-1408.

What materials are available?

• Over 60,000 fiction and non-fiction books on cassette
• North Dakota books and magazines on cassette
• Braille books and magazines
• Descriptive videos
• Magazines on cassette
• Large print books and magazines
• Print/Braille books
• Talking Book Service
  

North Dakota State Library
604 East Boulevard Ave. Dept 250
Bismarck, ND 58505-0800
Open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Disability Services 701-328-1408 Toll-Free 1-800-843-9948
Information Requests 701-328-4622 Toll-Free 1-800-472-2104
TDD (local) 701-328-4923 TDD (Toll-Free) 1-800-892-8622
Fax 701-328-2040

What if you aren't in North Dakota?

Check the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for a service in your state.

Vision screening