[nabs-l] Epub questions

[Edgar Lozano]

You can download the Mozilla firefox browser. Then, install the ePub
reader add-on. This is probably the best option. It organizes
everything according to the book's markup.

On 8/29/15, Matthew Dierckens via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> If the .epub is unprotected, you can open it in Voice Dream, and you can
> also open EPUB in Kurzweil 1000 if you have a copy of that on your computer.
> I’m not too sure if the Braille sense will open .epub.
>
> God bless.
> Matthew Dierckens
> Certified Assistive Technology Specialist
> Macintosh, Windows and IOS  Trainer
> U.S. number: 573-401-1018
> Personal Email: matt.dierckens at me.com
>
>> On Aug 29, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Kaiti Shelton via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am faced with the option of buying an Epub book verses waiting for
>> the publisher, which has been unresponsive to my disabilities office,
>> to get them the publisher files.  I have never used Epub format files
>> before, so I'm wondering a few things:
>>
>> I've heard conflicting reports on Epub.  Is it or is it not accessible?
>> How can I access the information on Epub files?  I use windows 7 with
>> jaws/NVDA.  I also have a notetaker (BrailleSense) and a Booksense I
>> can use to hear the file read aloud, though the latter option is not
>> preferred if it can be avoided.
>> Are there any programs I will need to download to my PC to access the
>> files?  If so, do these programs cost money/where can I get them?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> --
>> Kaiti Shelton
>> University of Dayton-Music Therapy
>> President, Ohio Association of Blind Students 2013-Present
>> Secretary, The National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts
>> Division 2015-2016
>>
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