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Louis
A national database of accessible materials, braille, large print, audio, and digital, from sources across the country.
Louis
Find accessible materials, from one search
Louis is APH's national database of accessible educational and recreational materials, drawing on more than 60 organizations and national repositories like NIMAC, Bookshare, and Learning Ally.
Search by keyword, browse by series or subject, and discover where a title is available in braille, large print, audio, or electronic file, all in one place.
Formats
Four formats, one catalog
Louis aggregates accessible materials across every major reading format.
Braille
Contracted and uncontracted braille titles from producers across the country.
Large print
Enlarged-type editions for readers who use their remaining vision.
Audio
Recorded and synthetic-speech books for listening.
Electronic files
Digital and e-file formats ready for braille displays and refreshable devices.
How it works
From search to your hands
Search or browse
Look up a title by keyword, or browse by series and subject heading.
Compare formats
See which producers offer the title in braille, large print, audio, or e-file.
Request it
Follow the source listing to request the material from the producer.
Ask a Librarian
Stuck? The APH READS team can help you locate hard-to-find materials.
Looking for a specific title?
Start a search in Louis, or ask the APH READS team to help you track it down.
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