The Georgia Public Services for the Blind and Print Disabled hosted an intimate and inspiring event at the Central Library on January 14th, featuring former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. The event was moderated by Julie Walker, the Vice Chancellor for Libraries and Archives and State Librarian.
The Georgia Library Service (GLS) offers a free braille and talking book library service for individuals who are blind or have physical disabilities that require books and magazines in audio, braille, or other adapted formats.
During the event, Former Governor Deal presented his children's book, “Veto the Governor’s Cat.” He shared a heartwarming story about his feline companion and the adventures they embark on together, highlighting the important lessons he learns along the way. Attendees enjoyed his stories and had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversations.
What made this event even more special was the collaboration between Ladji Ruffin, founder of Authentic Braille Masters, LLC, and the Braille Program at Central State Prison. They translated “Veto the Cat” into Braille, and both the written and Braille versions were donated to the Georgia Library Services' collection for the blind and print-disabled, making them available for everyone to check out and enjoy. The event had the attendance of students and instructors for CAMS Vision Foundation Inc. where the students also spoke about their love of the library and how essential the GLS is to the blind and print disabled community.
If you would like to learn more about the GLS please visit gls.georgialibraries.org today!
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