Book and Entertainment Resources

Audio Description, Bookshare, Overdrive, BARD, and More!

This page provides audio, shownotes and resources for a special discussion panel on the topic of books and entertainment resources for people with low vision and blindness. It was recorded inJanuary 2022 as a special episode of our popular podcast, Let’s Talk Low Vision with Dr. Bill, and hosted by Terry Pacheco.

Melt those winter chills by curling up with your TV remote or a good book. We will have four experts presenting on Audio Described TV and various book sources such as Audible, Bookshare, Kindle, and more

Guest Speakers:

  1. Carol Richardson chair of the Audio Description Project:
  2. Anthony Camdela, BookShare Outreach Coordinator: and Penny Reeder, long time user of BookShare:
  3. Brian Charlson: Retired Vice President of Technology, Carroll Center for the Blind, Vice president of Library Users of America.
  4. Paul Edwards, President of Braille Revival League. Both have expertise with Kindle, Audible, Overdrive and other resources.

 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

You may download these resources in Word or PDF file format; click the related link below.


Audio Description Project:

https://adp.acb.org/

 

Audio TV Description:

https://adp.acb.org/tv.html

 

Streaming Services:

https://adp.acb.org/streaming.html

 

Guest contact information:

Carl Richardson carl@carl-richardson.com

 

Victor Reader Stream:

https://store.humanware.com/hus/victor-reader-stream-2.html

 

BookShare:

http://www.bookshare.org

(650) 352-0198

support@bookshare.com

 

Bookshare Presentation

Slide 1

Reading Solutions for Individuals with Print Disabilities

 

Slide 2 (Tony and Vanessa)

Introductions

  • Tony Candela – Outreach Coordinator Greater NYC area
  • Vanessa Lombardo – Outreach Coordinator Greater NYC area

 

Slide 3 (Tony)

At Issue:

  • Reading is fundamental to learning
  • Many people need reading materials in formats other than standard print
  • Why is reading important?

–       Strengthens your brain

–       Builds your vocabulary

–       Increases quality of life

 

Slide 4 (Tony)

The Solution: Bookshare!

What is it?

It’s an ebook library that makes reading easier.

People with reading barriers such as

dyslexia, blindness, and physical disabilities

can read in ways that work for them.

 

Slide 5 (Tony)

Bookshare Offers…

  • 900,000+ titles!

All are available in multiple formats,

including audio, braille & highlighted text

–       Books for assigned and pleasure reading

  • textbooks

–       Books for upskilling (how-to books)

  • Adult Membership – $50.00 per calendar year
  • K-12 and College students

covered under grant from Office of Special Education Programs

  • Customized reading on nearly any device

 

Slide 6 (Tony)

Who Qualifies?

-Kids in elementary and high school

-College students

-NLS-NY and Learning Ally can qualify you

-Competent authority

-Blind, Dyslexic, physical limitations

-Copyright Law

–Marrakesh  Treaty

 

Slide 7 (Tony)

Types of Devices

  • Reading Tools Wizard
  • Laptop

–       Web reader (read now button)

–       iBooks

  • Smart Phone or Tablet

–       Voice Dream Reader app ($14.99)

–       Dolphin Easy Reader app

–       Capti Voices app

  • Assistive Technology Device

–       Braillenote

–       Victor Reader Stream

–       NLS player

 

Slide 8 (Tony)

Partnerships

  • NYPL Partnership – Andrew Heiskill Library

–       Also in partnership in the Albany Talking Book and Braille Library

–       Contact the library at talkingbooks@nypl.org or call general # (212) 206-5400

  • Same as Downloading from BARD

 

Slide 9 (Tony)

Get Help and Support

  • Take advantage of online training and resources:

–       Help Center: get answers to common questions

–       Learning Center: videos and how-to guides

  • Ask the Bookshare user community
  • Get live help via phone (1-650-352-0198) or email, M-F, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. PT
  • Connect with Bookshare on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube

 

Slide 10 (Tony)

Bookshare Book Club and Webinar Series

  • https://blog.bookshare.org/2020/03/solve-mystery-bookshare-book-club/
  • https://www.bookshare.org/cms/help-center/learning-center/webinars
  • Reading For All:

–       Parts 2 and 3 October 20th and November 10th

 

Slide 11 Tony

Contact Information

Tony Candela

Outreach Coordinator – Greater NYC Area

Bookshare/Benetech

anthonyc@Bookshare.org

 

Kindle:

https://www.amazon.com/b/?node=6669702011&tag=mh0b-20&hvadid=78546389742659&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6itck04ygx_e

 

Audible:

https://www.audible.com/

 

Learning Ally:

https://learningally.org/

 

Over Drive:

https://www.overdrive.com/

 

Voice Dream Reader:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-reader/id496177674

 

Federal Communication Commission:

https://www.fcc.gov/

 

FCC Complaints – People with Disabilities:

https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/204231424-Accessibility-Complaint-Filing-Categories

 

Audio Description Complaint:

https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/4412582232980-Need-Help-with-an-Affordable-Connectivity-Program-ACP-or-Emergency-Broadband-Benefit-EBB-complaint

 

File a complaint Form:

https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=38824

 

Share this page with a friend!

Skip to content