About Louis
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) maintains and promotes the Louis Database of Accessible Materials, named in honor of Louis Braille.
Louis contains information on accessible print materials produced by about 160 organizations throughout the United States. These materials include books in braille, large print, audio, and electronic file format. Louis also lists products developed by APH. For more information or to purchase these products, visit shop.aph
Louis assists educators, administrators and those who are visually impaired in locating accessible books and materials in an efficient manner. If you have problems or questions, APH Resource Services is happy to walk you through the search process and answer questions:
Resource Services:
8:00AM-4:30 PM ET M-F
Phone: 800-223-1839, ext. 705
E-mail: resource@aph.org
Fax: 502-899-2363
Listing Titles on Louis
There are very few requirements for organizations or individuals who want to add their titles to the Louis Database.
· You must have copyright clearance for reproducing the titles in the accessible format before listing them in Louis.
· If your titles are already listed with the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), please do not submit them to be listed on Louis.
· You must be willing to distribute your materials nationwide.
. Intentions will be listed for a maximum of 3 years.
If you wish to add your titles to the Louis database, please send a letter or email to Resource Services. The letter should include:
- name/agency name,
- address,
- phone and fax number,
- e-mail address,
- name of contact person, and
- whether you will exchange, sell, or lend your materials nationwide.
Please send to:
Resource Services Department
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
E-mail: resource@aph.org
Fax: 502-899-2363
Phone: 800-223-1839, ext. 705
Once we receive your letter, we will send account confirmation and provide complete directions for listing your materials.
An updated Title Report Form (Intention/Completion Form) for Louis is available, please download the new version and start using it today.
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