[Nfbmo] FW: NLS developing app for blind users

[Shelia Wright]

I've been waiting to hear this!

Shelia

 

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Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:23 AM
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Subject: NLS developing app for blind users

 

NLS developing app for blind users of Apple and Android mobile devices

The NLS Materials and Development Division (MDD), Automation Office, and
Network Division staff are currently developing an app-BARD Mobile-that
facilitates reading NLS audio and braille books on Apple and Android
devices. "The app will enable eligible users to read digital talking books
and electronic braille. iPhones support 40 different braille displays and
Androids support about a dozen," explained MDD chief Michael Katzmann. "Any
of our digital books and magazines can be downloaded from BARD directly to
the device. Due to poor accessibility of older devices, our app will only
work on newer versions of Android." BARD Mobile will be free to registered
BARD users.

Richard J. Smith, Director

Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library

Jefferson City, MO 65102 

Phone: 573-522-2767

Email: richard.smith at sos.mo.gov

Web Site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/

 

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