Florida Talking Book Library

If you or someone you know is sight impaired, unable to hold a book, or has a reading disability, the Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services of the Florida Division of Blind Services maintains the Talking Book Library. The service is free. All you need to do is fill out an application and have a a medical or social professional certify your disability (see "Frequently Asked Questions" on the Talking Book Library's webpage). Once signed-up, you can go online or call the Library to order braille or talking books. Adaptive equipment is available where applicable. Check out the website. You may discover a great little gem !! Click on the link at the right of the page.

Tampa Bay 511

There's a great website that tracks traffic and transit information. Do you have to commute to work? Tired of getting stuck in traffic? Check out Tampa Bay 511 in the morning before leaving the house. The site is sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Just click on the 511 icon on the right of the blog page or go to www.511tampabay.com

Pasco County 211

If there is one resource that can aid just about everybody in the county, it is Pasco County 211. This information resource is run by the United Way of Pasco County and provides program information for a variety of topics from abuse to education to wildlife. If you need food bank information or G.E.D. resources, you can find some through Pasco County 211. You can access this resource via the web (just click on the United Way link on the left of the page and then click on the icon for Pasco 211), or you can call the United Way (727-845-4357 in West Pasco or 1-877-828-8929 for East and Central Pasco).