[Blindtlk] Grabbing print on the fly.

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

The KNFB reader would read the book, but using it to scan it would be a tedious thing. Suggest that they scan the book into a PDF using a standard copier which allows the storing of materials which can be sent as an image. Send the file to the student. Send it through the OCR in the KNFB reader. It will cost them a book, since it's easier to scan it if it is unbound. It will save the student a lot of fatigue, and cost the district one book, and an hour on a copier.
Has anyone asked the publisher for the file?

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No, it is not available through Nimac, or Louis either.

Thanks for your perspective and feedback.

Judy

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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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