Moderated accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Hmm.
Try libgen.org maybe.
Sent: March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46
PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading
online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To:
main@jfw.groups.io
Subject:
Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13
PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject:
accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Hi Glenn,
I don’t specifically recall the process, but it was something like this. Long ago when I started using talking books, I needed to produce a doctor’s letter certifying that I had insufficient vision to read print, which I submitted to my NLS affiliate library. That satisfied NLS’s requirements. Later, when I wished to subscribe to Bookshare, I think that same NLS affiliate library confirmed that I was eligible for both services. If you’re already subscribed, I expect changing address would be a simple procedure. I’ve changed my address many times over the years, including from state to state, and don’t recall any disruption in service.
I just looked at the Bookshare homepage, and I notice a “Getting started” section: https://www.bookshare.org/cms/
Good luck.
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:50 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Hi Adrian,
Any idea on how to update my status with BookShare using BARD or any other way since I don't have the same address I had when I last updated with them?
Or does anyone else know?
I believe I was grandfathered in with a lifetime membership back when they had a one-time fee for college students.
Thanks
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Spratt
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46
PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading
online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To:
main@jfw.groups.io
Subject:
Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13
PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject:
accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Hi Glenn,
Can you log in with your old address and change it that way? If not, you might have to send them an email or call them.
I didn’t know bookshare grandfathered people in. I know Learning Ally did at one point.
Karen
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:50 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Hi Adrian,
Any idea on how to update my status with BookShare using BARD or any other way since I don't have the same address I had when I last updated with them?
Or does anyone else know?
I believe I was grandfathered in with a lifetime membership back when they had a one-time fee for college students.
Thanks
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Spratt
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Bookshare.org if you’re eligible which if you’re on this list, then you most likely are. Your local library’s online collection. There are a decent selection of eBook reader programs now that are Jaws accessible.
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 5:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Hi Glenn,
Can you log in with your old address and change it that way? If not, you might have to send them an email or call them.
I didn’t know bookshare grandfathered people in. I know Learning Ally did at one point.
Karen
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
K0LNY
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:50 PM
To:
main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading
online
Hi Adrian,
Any idea on how to update my status with BookShare using BARD or any other way since I don't have the same address I had when I last updated with them?
Or does anyone else know?
I believe I was grandfathered in with a lifetime membership back when they had a one-time fee for college students.
Thanks
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Spratt
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46
PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re:
accessible reading online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To:
main@jfw.groups.io
Subject:
Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13
PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject:
accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Recordings for the Blind
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:56 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Hi Karen,
Maybe it was Learning Ally.
What was the name of Learning Ally before they changed their name?
----- Original Message -----
From: Karen Reynolds
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Hi Glenn,
Can you log in with your old address and change it that way? If not, you might have to send them an email or call them.
I didn’t know bookshare grandfathered people in. I know Learning Ally did at one point.
Karen
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:50 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Hi Adrian,
Any idea on how to update my status with BookShare using BARD or any other way since I don't have the same address I had when I last updated with them?
Or does anyone else know?
I believe I was grandfathered in with a lifetime membership back when they had a one-time fee for college students.
Thanks
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrian Spratt
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Justin,
Bookshare.org has the advantage that the books are available in text formats. The selection is vast, although I’ve been unable to find titles even there. You need to demonstrate that you’re eligible for the service, but your BARD subscription should provide you with what they need.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:46 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I use amazon, and bard.
Sometimes, I can't find books, or I need ot have the book where I can access th epdf for othe rpurposes.
I'll look into all suggestions given.
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Dennis Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
What about Audible or Bookshare.org? Both have lots of titles and have very accessible online readers.
Thanks,
Dennis T. Brown
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:13 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: accessible reading online
Where and how do I find accessible books on line, such as books like the black spiritual movement, and nonfiction selections such as that?
I've been unable to make internet archive work, and script does not seem to work very well, anymore.
The PDF versions of books don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks,
Justin
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.
Can you download books from them?
Justin
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:03 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Yeah, I messed that up.
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.
The last time I got anything from them, they sent stuff out via snail mail.
But I'm guessing you can.
Glenn
From: "Justin Williams" <justin.williams2@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I haven't used learning ally in quite sometime.
Can you download books from them?
Justin
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:03 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Yeah, I messed that up.
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.
with, but it's there.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:09 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
LOL,
The last time I got anything from them, they sent stuff out via snail mail.
But I'm guessing you can.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin Williams" <justin.williams2@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I haven't used learning ally in quite sometime.
Can you download books from them?
Justin
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:03 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Yeah, I messed that up.
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.
Yes, you can download them.
Karen
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:07 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I haven't used learning ally in quite sometime.
Can you download books from them?
Justin
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:03 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Yeah, I messed that up.
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal via groups.io
Sent: Friday, 3 March 2023 5:01 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Their iPhone app is ok enough. Not my first choice to listen to an audiobook with, but it's there.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:09 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
LOL,
The last time I got anything from them, they sent stuff out via snail mail.
But I'm guessing you can.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin Williams" <justin.williams2@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I haven't used learning ally in quite sometime.
Can you download books from them?
Justin
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:03 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Yeah, I messed that up.
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.
not broken. Not the most intuitive app, but broken it is not.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Zel Iscel
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2023 6:43 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Not anymore. Ibooks is broken now.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Cristóbal via
groups.io
Sent: Friday, 3 March 2023 5:01 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Their iPhone app is ok enough. Not my first choice to listen to an audiobook
with, but it's there.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:09 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
LOL,
The last time I got anything from them, they sent stuff out via snail mail.
But I'm guessing you can.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin Williams" <justin.williams2@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
I haven't used learning ally in quite sometime.
Can you download books from them?
Justin
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of K0LNY
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:03 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Yeah, I messed that up.
Last night I sent them an eMail from their support page.
They are probably wondering what I was smoking.
LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@...>
To: <main@jfw.groups.io>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: accessible reading online
Glenn
Learning Ally better known as RFB (Recording for the Blind).
BookShare hasn't been around that long.
Started out using them on 4-track reel-to-reel tapes which eventually
became 4-track cassette.