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Tag Archives: Kindle
What E-Book Readers are the Most Accessible?
I found a great article from the Braille Monitor that does a comprehensive overview of most e-book readers and what they offer in terms of accessibility. Here’s the link: http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/Publications/bm/bm12/bm1201/bm120105.htm The overall goal is to integrate accessibility into the e-reader’s operating system itself. There should be a set of standard requirements for e-readers and mobile [...]
E-book Lending in Libraries
For about a year or so, libraries nationwide have been offering e-books to download on Nooks, and other tablets or smartphones that support the e-pub format. Kindle Library Lending began this past fall and is proving to be quite successful. For someone like me who can’t get to a brick and mortar library easily since [...]
Accessibility, Uncategorized
Also tagged e-book, e-reader, iPad, kindle library lending, libraries, nook, smartphones, social media, tablet
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2011
I figured I’d follow the crowd and do a post reviewing this past year. 2011 was certainly a memorable year for many in good ways and bad. This year has brought awareness of how crucial it is to make technology accessible. Apple sets the example with the iPhone and iPad. If you haven’t already, you [...]
More on Kindle Inaccessibility
Read this SeroTalk on Amazon’s lack of response on accessibility issues: http://serotalk.com/2011/10/04/kindle-fire-down-in-flames/
Kindle Fire Not Accessible
I love Amazon. They’re customer service is excellent, and they have just about everything you need. Except for accessibility. The Kindle has always been a bit behind on the accessibility front. They do have font enlargements and attachment for the mobility impaired. But, it has not provided any features for blind users. By leaving out [...]
Accessibility
Also tagged Amazon, iPad, kindle fire, kindle touch, national federation of the blind, NFB
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Kindle Games Accessibility
I am currently writing a lot of game reviews for the Kindle game blog: www.kindle-apps.net. It is run by the same person who runs the other blog I’ve been writing for for about a year: BlogKindle.com. I’ve heard from blind friends that the Kindle is not very accessible at all in general. Would you agree? [...]
Kindle Magazines and Newspapers Available on Kindle Reading Apps
I wrote a similar article about the new release of magazines and newspapers on Kindle Reading Apps at BlogKindle.com, but wanted to focus more from the accessibility perspective. Amazon recently added over 100 magazines and newspapers to their Kindle for iPad and iPhone apps. The iPad is said to be the best device to use [...]
Accessibility
Also tagged Amazon, blind, braille, font size, iPad, iPhone, kindle reading apps, voiceover
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Is Technology Making Us More Disabled?
I am going to go off on a random philosophical tangent here. You’ve been warned. Have you heard the question: “Is technology making us dumber?” Well, I ask, “is technology making me more disabled?” Since I have been writing in this blog, and have been more immersed in new technologies through my career, I’ve noticed [...]
Accessibility, Assistive Technology
Also tagged computer, email, hearing, IM, iPhone, large print, technology, text, vision
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How E-Textbooks Can Benefit People with Disabilities
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently introduced a Kindle textbook purchase program. Since the Kindle platform is available on many different devices that include accessibility features, this is a huge help for people who are blind or partially sighted. I’ve already praised the iPad for its VoiceOver, font adjustments and color contrast features. The Kindle itself includes [...]
Touch Screen E-Readers
The Nook and Kobo e-readers are now available in touchscreen. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) will be introducing a touchscreen Kindle in the fall sometime. At least, that is the story running around the web these days. But, as you know, touchscreens are flat, so if you’re blind, there is no way of knowing what button you’re pushing. [...]
Accessibility, Accessibility Trends
Also tagged Amazon, audiobooks, kobo, nook, tactile, text to speech, touchscreen
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