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Changes on the Way<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Radio Talking Book is changing with the times. Beginning October 1, RTB will no longer be available via closed-circuit radio. Instead, listeners will have several options: you can use the Internet, the new RTB apps for iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a>, or a digital assistant like an Alexa-enabled smart speaker. We\u2019re confident that these innovations will keep RTB available to Minnesotans for years to come. To find out more call us toll-free at 1-800-652-9000, or email us at ssb.info@state.mn.us<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s an App for That!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can now access RTB anytime and anywhere on your hand-held mobile device, for either iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a>. Just visit the Apple App Store for iOS, or Google Play for Android, and download the Minnesota Radio Talking Book app. It\u2019s quick, it\u2019s easy, and it gives you a convenient way to tune into RTB wherever and whenever it fits your lifestyle. Call us at RTB to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlexa, play Radio Talking Book\u201d<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our live broadcast stream is now available on Amazon\u2019s Echo, Echo Dot, and other Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speakers. It\u2019s easy to get started! First, tell your smart speaker to \u201cEnable Radio Talking Book.\u201d Once confirmed, you can tell the smart speaker to \u201cPlay Radio Talking Book\u201d to hear the current broadcast. You can also ask \u201cWhat is playing now?\u201d for a description of the current program, and \u201cWhat is the Radio Talking Book schedule?\u201d to hear what\u2019s coming up. Call us at RTB to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email<\/a> or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. Check out the Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a> group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Blog Posts Changes on the Way Radio Talking Book is changing with the times. Beginning October 1, RTB will no longer be available via closed-circuit radio. Instead, listeners will have several options: you can use the Internet, the new RTB apps for iOS and Android, or a digital assistant like an Alexa-enabled smart speaker. 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