[bookshare-discuss] Re: AADB and Daisy books
- From: Ann Parsons <akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: jamieyates@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:08:58 -0400
Hi all,
Jamie, an interesting take on things. Yes, NLS has been hyping their
audio DAISY, books, however, I have heard Neil Bernstein say that all
of the new titles which are being done by NLS are also being placed on
Web Braille. The idea is to combine both sites eventually. Before
Randy starts a protest, my advice would be to talk to Judy Dixon at LOC
and also to Neil. My first contact would be Judy Dixon. I know that
she has the complete scoop on all this and what books and how many they
are planning to add to Web Braille.
If AADB wants to plug Bookshare, that's totally cool, too! I'd like to
see the problem of BRF files solved before any indorsement by AADB,
though. People should not have to stand on their heads in order to get
a BRF file. <smile> Standing on one's head may be good for
encouraging blood flow to the brain, but not for prolonged periods.
Ann P.
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Jamie,
Can you answer this for me and also post on the Bookshare
volunteer list for more responses?
Randy pope is with the American Association of the Deaf-Blind.
AADB is concerned because NLS is really pushing their Digital
Talking book program. But this program is not accessible to
those of us who are deaf-blind. and there is fear that the new
talking book project could take away from NLS services that are
accessible. (those programs are already severely limited as it
is)
Randy is looking into having AADB back Bookshare and lobby for
the government to support Bookshare ins5tead of NLS.
Bookshare's Daisy books are accessible to the deaf-blind because
they can be converted to text and read as large print or braille
filez. Daisy books can be used on a regular book reader and
appear as just braille for DB peole to read.
NLS Digital Talking books do not work that way. NLS feels it
costs too much to include the need files to allow us to read the
books on a braille display.
Randy is working on a proposal but needs more info on Bookshare
services and how they work. His question is a bit broad so I
assume he's looking for absolutely any info he can get on
Bookshare and what Bookshare does and offers and how it works.
I will forward info on to Randy.
Thanks for the help.
Here is Randy's message from AADB-L:
What I need is a description, each of Bookshare services and
how it work. I'm
planning to use this information as part of advocating
accessibility for the
Digital Talking Books. If you have any question, feel free to
post it here.
Angie.
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