Moderated accessible reading online
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Justin Williams
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
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JM Casey
Hmm. Try libgen.org maybe.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
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
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Dennis Brown
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
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Justin Williams
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
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
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Adrian Spratt
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
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
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
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K0LNY
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
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
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
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
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Adrian Spratt
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.
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
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
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
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
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Joseph Machise
glenn give them a call
bookshare ----- Original Message -----
From: K0LNY
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 10:50 PM
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
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
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
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
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Karen Reynolds
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
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
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
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
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Cristóbal
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.
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Justin Williams
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
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K0LNY
Hi Karen,
Maybe it was Learning Ally.
What was the name of Learning Ally before they
changed their name?
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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
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
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
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
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
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Albert Cutolo
Recordings for the Blind
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of K0LNY
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
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
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
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
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
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Mike Pietruk
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. |
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K0LNY
Yeah, I messed that up.
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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. |
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Justin Williams
I haven't used learning ally in quite sometime.
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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. |
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K0LNY
LOL,
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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. |
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Cristóbal
Their iPhone app is ok enough. Not my first choice to listen to an audiobook
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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. |
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Karen Reynolds
Justin,
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Yes, you can download them. Karen -----Original Message-----
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. |
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Zel Iscel
Not anymore. Ibooks is broken now.
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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. |
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Cristóbal
Not talking about iBooks or whatever that's called. Learning Ally's app is
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not broken. Not the most intuitive app, but broken it is not. -----Original Message-----
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. |
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