Abstract
Edited version of paper presented at the World Library and Information Congress: 69th IFLA General Conference and Council, 1–8 August 2003, Berlin. Describes the activities of the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) in providing library and information services for visually impaired persons, including the library and information services offered and the challenges faced. Suggests a way forward, not only for KNLS, but also for public libraries worldwide.
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