You're never too old to help others or to learn something new. Lenore Tesch and Kathy Herbst demonstrate that by bringing books to life for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. The women volunteer at ABLE, Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement, a non-profit organization in Milwaukee where they share their love of reading and learning.
Here's more information about the organization from its website (http://www.ablenow.org/):
Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) transcribes a broad range of print materials into alternative formats for people with print disabilities. We are committed to the belief that standard print materials should be accessible to everyone. Our specialized services are a key to dignity, productivity, enhanced literacy, and independence.
Able provides transcriptions of a broad range of print materials, including:
