[nabs-l] Learning Ally new prices

[T. Joseph Carter]

For me it’s a no-brainer.  I did not renew my Bookshare account 
despite being an avid Bookshare user because I do not have the money.  

The Organization Formerly Known As RFB&D wants twice as much, and 
they just don’t have the library of books I need anymore.  Were I 
still a student, that might be different, but the whole time I was in 
graduate school, they had I think two of my textbooks.  I just can’t 
justify the expense, no matter how awesome AnneMarie Cook is.

Joseph - kf7qzc


On Tue, Aug 09, 2011 at 05:46:32PM -0400, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
>Hi all,
>With budget cuts to many nonprofits, Learning Ally lost their federal funding.
>They are now charging individuals a large fee annually for membership; when I joined years ago, I paid $35, but
>its much more than $35 now!
>Have you heard the news?
>I received word today via my email from Learning Ally that effective September 1
>individual memberships are $99.
>It said the following:
>  a.. On September 1, 2011 Individual Memberships will be $99 per year -a little more than eight dollars a month.
>  b.. For a limited time only, we are offering a special opportunity to renew your current membership for $79 (a savings of $20). Take advantage of this special membership offer, renew on/before August 31, 2011.
>So what do you think? Will you pay this fee?
>I know many of you may be tight on money; I hope your family can chip in or some group can sponsor you. Budgets are very tight. Personally, I enjoyed the free books. But I do understand the rationale to begin charging once again. They are a nonprofit after all. Other college students pay a lot for their texts. I think a membership to audible.com is more expensive than this.
>As for me, I plan to take more classes at community college even though I graduated in 2009 with a BA degree. I need to keep my writing and study skills active. I think I will renew my Learning Ally membership. They recorded several books for me during school; the staff at the studio is very friendly. Good thing I have a paying internship to help cover the cost.
>I knew this was coming when I heard Learning Ally was losing funding. I knew it months ago prior to their announcement today.
>Learning Ally has their flaws, but overall their books are helpful. I cannot study with a human reader at midnight, but I can pull out my Learning Ally book anytime and hear a human voice read to me.
>
>Ashley
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