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This USPS program is a lifeline for blind and disabled people

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Jason Broughton, director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, holds up an example of an audio cartridge mailed to patrons through the Free Matter for the Blind or Physically Handicapped program.

March 12, 2026 The Postal Service recently celebrated a program that allows blind and disabled people to send and receive free reading materials. This program ensures that customers who cannot read standard print because of sight issues or physical disabilities can send and receive reading materials and equipment. The Postal Service delivers braille books, electronic … Read more

Columbus Day is Oct. 14 – The annual observance has been a federal holiday since 1971

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Self-service options available in retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed

Since 1971, Columbus Day has been an official federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October.

USPS: March is Women’s History Month

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March is Women’s History Month, which encourages the study and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. The annual commemoration traces its roots to the early 1980s. It began as a weeklong celebration in 1982, then expanded to a full month five years later. The Postal Service has more than 289,000 female … Read more