[NFB-Krafters-Korner] OT FW: [tech-vi Announce List] Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Bookshare's Updated Membership Fee for Individual Members

Fri Apr 14 17:33:52 UTC 2023

From: tech-vi at groups.io <tech-vi at groups.io> On Behalf Of David Goldfield
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Subject: [tech-vi Announce List] Frequently Asked Questions Regarding
Bookshare's Updated Membership Fee for Individual Members

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FAQs about Bookshare's Updated Fee

What is the new membership fee for Individual Members? 

The Individual Membership fee will increase from $50 to $79.99. 

When will the new fee be effective? 

The new fee will be effective the week of May 8th. The fee will be applied
at your time of renewal.

Why is the fee being increased? 

The fee is being increased to help support the growing costs of running the
world's largest collection of accessible ebooks. 

What do I get with the fee increase?

Members will get continued access to the Bookshare collection, free reading
tools, and world-class support. In addition, Bookshare will be increasing
monthly download limits from 100 to 150 books.

In what countries does the new fee apply? 

The fee applies to Individual Members in the United States and other
<https://www.bookshare.org/cms/bookshare-me/what-does-it-cost/subscription-f
ees> upper-income countries as defined by the World Bank. This does not
apply to individuals who get their membership through a library partner in
the United States or another country. 

Is Bookshare still free for U.S. students with qualifying disabilities? 

Bookshare will continue to be free for U.S. students with qualifying
disabilities and schools through an award from the Office of Special
Education Programs (OSEP), US Department of Education. 

Is there a discount available to people who need financial assistance? 

For individuals who need financial assistance, there will be a 25% discount
code that you can request based upon approval and that you can use when you
renew your subscription. This will bring the discounted fee to $59.99. The
discount request form will be available the week of May 8th when the updated
fee goes into effect. 

Have more questions?

      <https://discussions.bookshare.org/> Ask the Community
<https://www.bookshare.org/contactUs> Email Bookshare
or   Call Us 650-352-0198 Hours: M-F 5AM-5PM Pacific Time

David Goldfield,

Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist

 <https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification> 

NVDA Certified Expert <https://certification.nvaccess.org/> 

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