Note: I have tried to make it clear in the text here but everything in this post starting with the text “### blog post” and beyond is a direct copy and paste from ChatGPT and not authored by myself. As AI is introduced into more and more of society, I use it myself for a range of tasks. There’s the obvious picture descriptions, where as someone who’s blind, AI has made meaningful enhancements to many…
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This morning has been an opportunity to combine two of my interests–reading and accessibility. Several years ago I read the first of the Jonathan Quinn series from author Brett Battles and have come to enjoy each new book. The books are fast-paced action-packed adventures that have been set in a range of interesting destinations. I’m also intrigued by how authors make it in the new world of publishing, Amazon and just the full range of…
Leave a CommentAmazon and OverDrive both made announcements today talking about library users being able to borrow Kindle eBooks for reading on the multitude of Kindle platforms Amazon has out in the marketplace. The Amazon press release says in part: Amazon today announced Kindle Library Lending, a new feature launching later this year that will allow Kindle customers to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 libraries in the United States. Kindle Library Lending will be available…
3 CommentsI’m sure I’m definitely a Johnny-come-lately to the table when it comes to podiobooks. I know a friend of mine has been after me to experience the world for more time than I care to remember. I dabbled a bit a few months ago and then the computer I was using to gather books crashed and well, I wouldn’t be a Johnny-come-lately if I jumped right back in now would I? The basic premise…
2 CommentsSF Gate has an excellent article on, well I’m not exactly sure what you’d call it. The functional name is Bookshare. I could call it a web site, a volunteer service, a non-profit or something else and none of those would do it justice. Bookshare is in short to me a revolutionary way for people who are blind to read. Short of publishers making electronic versions of all books not only available but also accessible,…
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