Archive for May, 2012
Music Lessons by Ear
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012The National Library Service Music Section offers libraries of Guitar by Ear and Piano by Ear lessons and other instrumental materials to check out. The “by ear” lessons use no Braille or print to teach complete songs in an all-audio format. Beginner courses are available for the most popular musical instruments such as guitar and piano. […]
April 2012 Bestseller List
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012The bestseller list compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the NLS list when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in the NLS list […]
Accessible e-Readers and Apps
Friday, May 11th, 2012Librarians who serve the blind and visually impaired are saying that APPLE provides the only commercial available e-reading devices that are fully accessible out of the box. This includes iPads, iPhones, and the iPod Touch, all of which can be used as e-readers. Find a list of Assistive Technology Apps that provide additional options for accessibility for […]
Money Matters for Visually Impaired
Thursday, May 10th, 2012The National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has contracted with two news-content and media-placement services to prepare and distribute newspaper, radio, and television features about the talking book and braille program. The features are free of charge. The first of those features, from NAPS (North American Precis Syndicate) is titled, Money Matters […]
When Battery Level Drops
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012The digital player only recharges once the battery level has dropped below a certain point. Trying to recharge the battery when it has only discharged a little won’t work. However, the player should always work when plugged in.
Switch Access to the iPad for Communication
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012AblenetUniversity is offering a free 30 minute webinar entitled, Switch Access to the iPad for Communication, on Tuesay, May 15, 2012 10 am EST. This assistive technology webinar is for Professionals and Caregivers of Persons with Special Needs. To learn more or to register for this AbleNet Online Professional Development Session, visit the Assistive Technology […]