[NFB-Braille-Discussion] Braille and iOS

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Misty,

I can't answer your question about Dolphin, except to say that some use it.

As to auto scroll, some readers and Braille displays have it, but I never use it. I'd rather read at my own pace than worry that I won't be able to keep up with a set speed. If I miss a word or two on a line, it would really annoy me. I'd rather concentrate on the content.

I wish you the best. Happy reading!

Blessings,

Linda
On Nov 23, 2022 1:41 PM, Misty Kienzynski via NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> So, so far, from various other sources, I am hearing that Voice Dream Reader works well for Bookshare books. However, it is around $20.
>
> Bookshare also mentions Dolphin Easy Reader, which is free, so I’m wondering if anyone knows how well that works with Braille displays.
>
> Also, do these readers autoscroll the Braille or is there a way to read at your own speed?
>
> —
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> Ms. Misty D. Kienzynski
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> > On Nov 23, 2022, at 11:54 AM, Jasmyn Po via NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > Another place that has uncontracted Braille books is seedlings and the national Braille press.
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> >  On Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 10:25 AM, Brown, Debbie via NFB-Braille-Discussion<nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:   If you use BARD, you need to search for uncontracted braille books specifically.  There are not very many, and most are kids' books.
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> > If you have an NLS e-reader, you can download books as Daisy books and set your e-reader to uncontracted braille.
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> > Debbie Brown
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Misty Kienzynski via NFB-Braille-Discussion
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 9:10 AM
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> > Cc: Misty Kienzynski <mkienzyn at alumni.iu.edu>
> > Subject: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Braille and iOS
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> > Greetings.
> > 
> > I am planning to participate for the first time in the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest under the Adult Category.  I am a Novice Braille reader as I only started learning late in life.
> > 
> > So, I am looking for the best/most efficient way to read Grade 1 Braille via my phone using iOS.
> > 
> > I already have an Orbit Reader 20 Plus connected to my phone and set to Grade 1 output, but I’m wondering which apps allow for the most efficient, hassle-free reading.
> > 
> > I am already subscribed to Bookshare and I do have BARD, Apple Books, Libby and the Kindle app.
> > 
> > Thanking you in advance for any info you may be able to provide,
> > 
> > —
> > Ms. Misty D. Kienzynski
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> > Incoming Treasurer, Indiana State Affiliate
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> > National Federation of the Blind of Indiana
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