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Moderated Accessible Ebook Readers
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Robbie Curtis
Hey Everyone,
Recently I downloaded a book sample from Amazon but kept getting an error of "Secure Storage" which does not allow the sample to become readable. Do any of you know of an Ebook reader that is accessible and that supports the Kindle format? I am using Windows 11 and JAWS 2022. Thanks in advance. |
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Life in Six Dots
Robbie,
You can download Kindle for PC from Amazon. It’s a free app that will read most Kindle books with JAWS and NVDA, including braille displays. You will need to check that the book has Screen Reader Support—which is found in the Product Details.
Paul
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2022 03:28 To: 'jfw@groups.io' <jfw@groups.io> Subject: Accessible Ebook Readers
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Gene Warner
As far as I know, Kindle is a proprietary format exclusive to Amazon, which is why I won't use it, so you'll have to download the Kindle app for whichever operating system you are using.
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Gene... On 9/23/2022 10:27 PM, Robbie Curtis wrote:
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david Jennette
Are you using the kindle for pc ap? That is accessible.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2022 9:28 PM To: 'jfw@groups.io' <jfw@groups.io> Subject: Accessible Ebook Readers
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John Covici
Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell?
On Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:00:19 -0400, david Jennette wrote: -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici wb2una covici@... |
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Robbie Curtis
Hi Paul,
I already downloaded Kindle For PC but the problem I'm experiencing is that when I download a free sample of the book and open it, Jaws doesn't see it and I've checked to see if screen reader support is there before I download.
I go to the help menu and hit the Check for Problems and the message says that some of the items were unable to download and one of the issues was secure storage. It gives me the steps to try and correct the problem but I'm not seeing the instructions with my braiile display and there's no way to copy just using JAWS commands.
This is the reason for me asking if there's any other ebook
readers that are accessible and can support Kindle formats. Thanks.
On 9/24/2022 4:04 AM, Life in Six Dots
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Robbie Curtis
Thanks Jean, I was afraid of that.
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On 9/24/2022 7:27 AM, Gene Warner wrote:
As far as I know, Kindle is a proprietary format exclusive to Amazon, which is why I won't use it, so you'll have to download the Kindle app for whichever operating system you are using. |
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Robbie Curtis
Hi David,
Yes and I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app many times but still get the same problem of not seeing the text for the book when I open it.
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Robbie Curtis
I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app.
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On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote:
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John Covici
If its actually kindle, you may have better luck if you have a smart
phone. If its something else, that is another problem. On Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:35:59 -0400, Robbie Curtis wrote: -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici wb2una covici@... |
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Life in Six Dots
Hello Robbie,
I’ve not experienced the issue you describe, so I can’t help with that.
You can only read Kindle books on readers from Amazon. Have you tried the Kindle app on your phone?
Paul
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2022 17:31 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers
Hi Paul,
I already downloaded Kindle For PC but the problem I'm experiencing is that when I download a free sample of the book and open it, Jaws doesn't see it and I've checked to see if screen reader support is there before I download.
I go to the help menu and hit the Check for Problems and the message says that some of the items were unable to download and one of the issues was secure storage. It gives me the steps to try and correct the problem but I'm not seeing the instructions with my braiile display and there's no way to copy just using JAWS commands.
This is the reason for me asking if there's any other ebook readers that are accessible and can support Kindle formats. Thanks.
On 9/24/2022 4:04 AM, Life in Six Dots wrote:
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david Jennette
Ok, do you have the newest version of the kindle ap? The kindle for pc ap with accessible plugin is several years old. The newest ap works find with jaws so you use the regular app.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:36 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app. On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote: Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell? |
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david Jennette
Ok. I'm curious, what is the book your wanting to read a sample too? If it can't be read, perhaps it can be converted with codex. It's a long shot but who knows. I'd like to see though. You may have to report it to amazon.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:20 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok, do you have the newest version of the kindle ap? The kindle for pc ap with accessible plugin is several years old. The newest ap works find with jaws so you use the regular app. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:36 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app. On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote: Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell? |
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Justin Williams
Is there another update for the kindle pc app?
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I haven't updated mine in about two years. Justin -----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:50 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok. I'm curious, what is the book your wanting to read a sample too? If it can't be read, perhaps it can be converted with codex. It's a long shot but who knows. I'd like to see though. You may have to report it to amazon. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:20 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok, do you have the newest version of the kindle ap? The kindle for pc ap with accessible plugin is several years old. The newest ap works find with jaws so you use the regular app. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:36 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app. On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote: Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell? |
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Justin Williams
Does codex work with jaws 2022?
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Justin -----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:50 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok. I'm curious, what is the book your wanting to read a sample too? If it can't be read, perhaps it can be converted with codex. It's a long shot but who knows. I'd like to see though. You may have to report it to amazon. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:20 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok, do you have the newest version of the kindle ap? The kindle for pc ap with accessible plugin is several years old. The newest ap works find with jaws so you use the regular app. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:36 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app. On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote: Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell? |
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david Jennette
I'm running 1.38 and there are a few numbers after that. It usually will update it's self. Are you running the regular app or the older ap with the plugin. The regular app is the one that works with NVDA and Jaws.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:10 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Is there another update for the kindle pc app? I haven't updated mine in about two years. Justin -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:50 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok. I'm curious, what is the book your wanting to read a sample too? If it can't be read, perhaps it can be converted with codex. It's a long shot but who knows. I'd like to see though. You may have to report it to amazon. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:20 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok, do you have the newest version of the kindle ap? The kindle for pc ap with accessible plugin is several years old. The newest ap works find with jaws so you use the regular app. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:36 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app. On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote: Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell? |
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david Jennette
It does work although in most cases, it's no longer needed. It's what I used when I was using the kindle app with the accessibility plugin do to the fact that I didn't like the voice that came with the kindle app. The newer format also won't allow you to convert using codex although there are some books that are in the older format. Then it comes in handy. I was thinking there might be a chance that it might be able to work on the sample mentioned in the previous posts. If nothing works, then it would be best to use a phone or tablet to read the book.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:10 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Does codex work with jaws 2022? Justin -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:50 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok. I'm curious, what is the book your wanting to read a sample too? If it can't be read, perhaps it can be converted with codex. It's a long shot but who knows. I'd like to see though. You may have to report it to amazon. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of david Jennette Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2022 7:20 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok, do you have the newest version of the kindle ap? The kindle for pc ap with accessible plugin is several years old. The newest ap works find with jaws so you use the regular app. -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robbie Curtis Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:36 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers I'm not sure what you mean but the book is screen reader supported and Text-To-Speech enabled. However, I do not like using the text to speech feature with the app. On 9/24/2022 11:30 AM, John Covici wrote: Is your ebook encrypted like Kindell? |
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Robbie Curtis
Ok guys I am using the latest version of Kindle For Pc app. However, when I use NVDA the text shows up.
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When I go to check for problems within the help menu it states that I have a "secure storage" error. It tells me the steps in correcting the problem but it does not show up on my braille display so that I can follow along. I can't seem to find these directions online in the help page. Looks like I'm going to have to use another screen reader or go to the Kindle for ICloud. Thanks. On 9/26/2022 9:36 AM, david Jennette wrote:
It does work although in most cases, it's no longer needed. It's what I used when I was using the kindle app with the accessibility plugin do to the fact that I didn't like the voice that came with the kindle app. The newer format also won't allow you to convert using codex although there are some books that are in the older format. Then it comes in handy. I was thinking there might be a chance that it might be able to work on the sample mentioned in the previous posts. If nothing works, then it would be best to use a phone or tablet to read the book. |
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Robbie Curtis
Ok guys I am using the latest version of Kindle For Pc app. However, when I use NVDA the text shows up.
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When I go to check for problems within the help menu it states that I have a "secure storage" error. It tells me the steps in correcting the problem but it does not show up on my braille display so that I can follow along. I can't seem to find these directions online in the help page. Looks like I'm going to have to use another screen reader or go to the Kindle for ICloud. Thanks. On 9/26/2022 9:36 AM, david Jennette wrote:
It does work although in most cases, it's no longer needed. It's what I used when I was using the kindle app with the accessibility plugin do to the fact that I didn't like the voice that came with the kindle app. The newer format also won't allow you to convert using codex although there are some books that are in the older format. Then it comes in handy. I was thinking there might be a chance that it might be able to work on the sample mentioned in the previous posts. If nothing works, then it would be best to use a phone or tablet to read the book. |
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Dave Durber
Robbie:
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Do you have Braille support turned on in NVDA? Dave ----- Original Message -----
From: "Robbie Curtis" <essence64@...> To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 6:51 PM Subject: Re: Accessible Ebook Readers Ok guys I am using the latest version of Kindle For Pc app. However, when I use NVDA the text shows up. When I go to check for problems within the help menu it states that I have a "secure storage" error. It tells me the steps in correcting the problem but it does not show up on my braille display so that I can follow along. I can't seem to find these directions online in the help page. Looks like I'm going to have to use another screen reader or go to the Kindle for ICloud. Thanks. On 9/26/2022 9:36 AM, david Jennette wrote: It does work although in most cases, it's no longer needed. It's what I used when I was using the kindle app with the accessibility plugin do to the fact that I didn't like the voice that came with the kindle app. The newer format also won't allow you to convert using codex although there are some books that are in the older format. Then it comes in handy. I was thinking there might be a chance that it might be able to work on the sample mentioned in the previous posts. If nothing works, then it would be best to use a phone or tablet to read the book. |
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