Vol. 5, No. 1
May 1998
Fundraiser Lures Anglers with Disabilities
High winds and threatening skies could not dissuade 20 anglers with disabilities from attending the Pinellas Talking Book Library’s first annual Fishing Is For Everyone fundraiser, which took place Saturday, April 4. The event raised over $1,000 for free library services to Pinellas County residents with print disabilities.
The event was held at the Tenoroc Fish Management Area’s Derby Lake in Lakeland, where attention to accessibility and a commitment to fisheries management has turned phosphate pits and palmetto scrub into a recreational delight for people with disabilities and the able-bodied. Professional fishing guide Capt. Eric Shapiro provided the expertise and bait while the library and Tenoroc staff supplied tackle, including rod holders and an electric reel for wheelchair users.
Though bass were uncooperative, attendees landed several bluegill and an occasional catfish during two and a half hours of fishing. Portions of the fundraiser will be broadcast on Left Coast Fishing, an award-winning cable program on Time-Warner Cable.
We thank the fundraiser’s generous sponsors for supporting the participation of our anglers at $50 per person.
Fishing Is For Everyone Sponsors and Volunteers
Numbers following names indicate multiple sponsorships.
Henter-Joyce, Inc. (10)
Paralyzed Veterans of America (6)
National Federation of the Blind, Upper Pinellas Chapter (2)
Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living (2)
Angela Weeks and Lillian La Pointe
Marianne, Joan, and Martha of the library staff
MacFarlane, Ferguson & McMullen, Attorneys at Law
Hardeman Landscape Nursury, Inc.
Publix Super Markets
Tab Products Co.
Mary Twohey, Duane Jensen, and Bruce Witham
Dr. Gloria S. Hope
AmSouth Bank
Mission Cleaners
M. Dean Brown
Eva-Tone/Eva-Quick, Inc.
The Carlson Family
William and Mary O’Connor
Target Stores, Largo Mall
Florida Council of the Blind, Upper Pinellas Chapter
Capt. Eric Shapiro
Cary Kenney, vol.
Ray Watson and staff of Tenoroc FMA, vol.
Kathy Williams, vol.
U.P.A.R.C., transportation
Thanks, as well, to our intrepid anglers!
Service Tips
Have you switched sides on a tape that was playing well, only to hear the new side begin with a garbled voice that also sounds too fast? An ounce of prevention may be the cure for tapes that play improperly after changing sides. Before reinserting the cassette to hear the next side, tap the tape lightly on the side of the cassette player. By doing so, you will remove any static from the tape surface that could cause poor play. Call the library for assistance at 539-0261 or 538-9567 whenever you experience problems with a tape or with your playback equipment.
Many talking book clients spend Summers in other parts of the country. Please contact your reader advisor prior to leaving Pinellas County to discuss your service options while in another state.
Talking Book Topics (TBT), your bimonthly catalog of new books added to our shelves, is available on a cassette. The information is the same in the cassette and large print versions, but listening on your cassette player may provide easier access to selections. Ask your reader advisor to mail a sample copy of TBT on cassette and compare for yourself. We can change your TBT subscription to cassette should you find it preferable.
News You Can Use
The Southeast Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (SDBTAC) maintains a resource center for ADA compliance questions related to employment, state and local government, and places of public accommodation. You can call the SDBTAC toll-free at 1-800/949-4232.
Beat the Heat Books
Cold is the Sea
by Edward Beach
RC 14885
Undersea adventure set in the early 1960's involves rescuing a stranded nuclear submarine from the Arctic Ocean.
Cold Sassy Tree
by Olive Burns
RC 39112, RD 23090
In 1906 the town of Cold Sassy, Georgia is shocked when fourteen-year-old Will’s grandpa marries the pretty, thirtyish town milliner.
Finn Mac Cool
by Morgan Llywelyn
RC 38549
The heroic life of legendary third-century Irish warrior, poet, and lover.
Beyond the Frozen Sea
by Edwin Mickleburgh
RC 29319
A general history of Antarctica beginning with Captain Cook’s search and exploration.
The Ice House
by Minette Walters
RC 39563, BR 05548
When a body is found in Phoebe Maybury’s icehouse, police suspect the corpse may be her long-missing husband.
Friend of My Youth
by Alice Munro
RC 32096
Ten short stories linked by having middle-aged heroines and themes of marriage and infidelity.
Words With Power
by Northrup Frye
RC 33516
The author explores the role of mythology and folklore in the Bible by using symbolism, poetic imagery, and other literary devices.
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
by Mordecai Richler
RC 41718
In post-World War II Montreal a teenage boy embarks on an ambitious pursuit to become "somebody", but suffers both financially and morally before reaching his goal.
My Discovery of America
by Farley Mowat
RC 24258
An account of Mowat’s fight against his ostracism when he tried coming to the United States in 1984 to promote environmental protection.
The Robber Bride
by Margaret Atwood
RC 37309
Individual tales of three women betrayed by Zenia, who reappears years after she was believed killed in Beirut.
The Library Has Answers
We want to be your source for reference services on disability-related questions. Call us with your information need at 538-9567 or 539-0261.
Q: What is universal design?
A: Universal design refers to consumer goods, such as buildings or appliances, that have been designed for people of all ages and abilities. Lever handles on doors, for example, are easier to use for people in wheelchairs. The same is true for older adults with limited strength to grip a door knob, or a busy mother carrying a bag of groceries. Thus products incorporating universal design create environments that promote convenience and independence for people throughout the lifespan. The Center for Universal Design, located at North Carolina State University, is a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in buildings and related products. Their Web home page is http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/design/cud/.