[Ohio-talk] Informational Picketing Against Authors Guild in New York City

[Robert Spangler]

Basically, it is a machine into which one can load books and read them. 
  I think you can think of it as a sighted person's Victor Stream.  It 
may have other functionality but not 100% sure.  I wouldn't mind being 
part of such an event if I'm available.


Colleen Roth wrote:
> Hi,
> It would be nice if someone from Ohio could go.
> I know we have to be wise Stewards of our money but maybe we could even help someone a little closer to go.
> Reading is truly a wonderful thing.
> I have no idea what the device is.
> I'm sure many of you understand it. Could someone give a simplified version for the Technically underinformed.
> Thanks,
> Colleen Roth
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Date: 2009/03/27 20:41:50
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Informational Picketing Against Authors Guild in New York City
> 
>>
>>
>>  >From Chris Danielson:
>>
>> Dear Fellow Federationists:
>>
>> As you may already know, Amazon, Inc. released the newest version of its
>>
>> e-book reader, the Kindle, on February 9 of this year.  The Kindle 2
>>
>> includes a feature that allows e-books downloaded to it to be read aloud.
>>
>> The Authors Guild has objected to this feature because it believes these
>>
>> e-books are licensed only for visual display, and under pressure from the
>>
>> Guild, Amazon has decided to allow authors and publishers to decide which
>>
>> books can be read aloud by this device.  Naturally, this is a blow to blind
>>
>> people and others with print disabilities who can benefit from the
>>
>> text-to-speech feature and who would love to be able to purchase books and
>>
>> start reading them immediately for the first time in history.  For this
>>
>> reason the National Federation of the Blind has joined with other
>>
>> organizations representing people who cannot use print effectively to fight
>>
>> the Authors Guild.
>>
>> We plan to kick off our public education campaign to increase public
>>
>> pressure on the Authors Guild to reverse its stance with an informational
>>
>> protest in front of the Guild's headquarters in New York City.  This picket
>>
>> will take place on Tuesday, April 7, from noon until 2:00 p.m.  I am writing
>>
>> to you in hopes that you can organize members to come to this protest.  A
>>
>> number of Federationists from Maryland are coming and we expect
>>
>> participation from other organizations in the coalition, but it would be
>>
>> very helpful if those of you with easy access to New York City would help us
>>
>> by providing more picketers.  It is extremely important that we make a
>>
>> strong impression on the Authors Guild and the media so that our message
>>
>> will be heard.
>>
>> In the next few days you will receive more communications with additional
>>
>> logistical details, as well as more information about our position and
>>
>> suggestions on how to respond to questions from the media.  In the meantime,
>>
>> if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  As
>>
>> soon as you have an idea of how many people may be able to come to this
>>
>> event, please provide that information to John Parthx^^;"; by calling 410-659-9314,
>>
>> ext. 2227, or by e-mailing jpare at nfb.org.  Thank you for your assistance in
>>
>> this important matter.
>>
>> Sincerely:
>>
>> Chris Danielsen
>>
>> Christopher S. Danielsen
>>
>> Director of Public Relations
>>
>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>>
>>
>> David Andrews and white cane Harry.
>>
>>
>>
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Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Student Senate - Recording Secretary
Ohio Association of Blind Students - President