Bookshare.org
Bookshare.org is a subscription based service that provides electronic versions of
books. There is an annual fee of $50 plus a $25 start up fee. A member of bookshare.org
can download as many books as needed.
Readings for the Blind
29350 Southfield Road, Suite 130
Southfield, MI 48076-3060
e-mail: rftb@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 248-557-7776
Toll Free: 888-766-11266
Fax: 248-557-5382
Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic
You may order college textbooks in audio or electronic format through RFB&D if you are member. Disabilities Services will complete the FFB&D University Information required on the form. If you are a member of RFB&D and your textbook is not available, contact Disabilities Services.
Text-to-Speech Technology
Students have the option of using adaptive technology to scan textbooks and other
reading materials onto a PC and using software to read it back to them. The Kurzweil
3000 is available for students to use in the FLITE Assistive Technology Room. Students
must bring their own headphones with a long cord. Students should contact Disabilities
Services for a demonstration on how to use the software.
When purchasing technology for use with electronic books, we want to remind students and parents that some electronic books used for Nook and Kindle may not be compatible with assistive technology such as Kurzweil text reading software, JAWS screen reading software, and other accessibility software. If you are using electronic (e-text) text books as an accommodation, please keep this in mind when purchasing both hardware and software. And, you are strongly encouraged to speak with your ECDS Educational Counselor about your e-text needs and concerns.
