I am personally acquainted with a person who is an NLS patron on the sole basis of being dyslexic. It is not the agencies that make the qualifications. It is the law that makes the agencies possible that makes the qualifications. The point is that the disability must be one that makes reading print books impossible or so difficult as to be impractical. In a message dated 9/22/2008 10:54:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cherryjam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Roger, Bookshare has a broader definition of physical disabilities than does NLS. Individuals who do not qualify for NLS can in fact qualify for Bookshare - for example, those with dyslexia. So it does make a difference if you're one of Bookshare's patrons who do not qualify for the NLS. Judy s. Rogerbailey81@xxxxxxx wrote: > Nevertheless, though, there are physical disabilities that do not > qualify one for NLS services. However, the exact same qualifications > hold for the NLS, RFB&D and Bookshare, so I don't see that it makes a > difference. To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)