[Blindtlk] Grabbing print on the fly.

[Steve Jacobson]

Judy,

When you say that it is not available from any of the services, does that
mean that a check has been made to be sure it is not available through
NIMAC?  As I understand it, each state has a coordinator who is authorized
to access their database.  It could be that a request to the publisher could
still be made.  Also, APH has a database of all books that are available or
are in process of being transcribed.  I believe it is called the LOUIS
database.  It could be available through another entity before the student
is too far into the school year.  It also could be available through Kindle
which might be an alternative if the student has an iPad.  I just want to be
sure that all options have been looked at.  Scanning a book reliably with an
iPad is not a simple matter, even though the KNFB Reader app might be a good
addition.  I would hesitate to count on that approach to make up for a
textbook not being accessible, though.  

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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Subject: [Blindtlk] Grabbing print on the fly.

Greetings,

We have a student who needs print access ASAP as he just started his senior
year in high school, has a history book, not on any of the services such as
BookShare.  The counselor is thinking of downloading the KNFB reader to his
iPad so he can scan in the book.

Do you all have other creative ways to get this done, and can you alert us
to any pitfalls if any, so we can help him get the material he needs?

Thanks.

Judy Jones
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant
Phone:  (208) 736-2140
Fax:  (208) 736-2142
Cell:  (208) 316-7008
E-mail:  jjones at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:jjones at icbvi.idaho.gov>

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