Potomac Talking Books
Expands Services
A new line of exciting audio books called GraphicAudio is now available from an organization that has served BVA for more than 20 years.
Potomac Talking Book Services, Inc. is a nonprofit sister organization of The Cutting Corporation, which duplicates the audio version of the BVA Bulletin. It has also produced many other recordings for BVA over the years.
GraphicAudio is virtual science fiction/action adventure entertainment in the mind. It consists of intense images generated by full-cast action, 3-D sound effects, and original music. Series now available are targeted toward mature audiences and include Deathlands, Outlanders, Stonyman, and The Executioner. The Deathstalker series will be available later in the fall.
The books are available for a single purchase or with a subscription rate in two formats: 4-track 15/16 IPS audiocassette and MP3 CD. For a free GraphicAudio catalog on cassette, please call 877-848-4354 or email graphicaudio@ptbs.org.
VA Observes
75th Birthday
VA kicked off a yearlong observance of its 75 years of operation with an anniversary ceremony on July 21 at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. Present at the event were Tom Miller, Director of the Field Service Program Stephen Matthews, headquarters staff, and members of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Group.
The program consisted of the President’s U.S. Marine Band, Master of Ceremonies Adrian Cronauer, VA Secretary Nicholson, country music artist Craig Morgan, a video presentation, and Vice President Richard Cheney.
For information about upcoming 75th anniversary events, call 800-827-1000 or visit www.75anniversary.va.gov.
Disaster Preparedness
for the Disabled
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs is an 18-page resource booklet outlining the means by which disabled individuals can prepare for an emergency or disaster. The booklet was jointly published by the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the need for such information seems even more critical for the millions of Americans with physical, medical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. The same need also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations.
The booklet covers such topics as gathering information in advance of a disaster, how to devise an emergency preparedness plan, means of evacuating a building, and daily living in the event of a protracted disaster. It also includes an action checklist of things to do before a disaster.
To receive the booklet, call FEMA at 800-480-2520 or write FEMA, P.O. Box 2012, Jessup, MD 20794-2012. It is also available online, along with a wealth of additional disaster preparedness materials, at www.fema.org and www.redcross.org. |
