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Audiobooks for the blind (self.Blind)
submitted 8y ago by casimps1
I have an older family member who has been slowly losing his sight over the years. Now he is almost totally blind.
He used to really enjoy watching TV and movies. So, I've been thinking about getting him some audiobooks that might interest him. However, I'm concerned about a few things...
He and his wife (the only other person in the house) are technologically challenged. They do not have a computer or internet access. Also, the method for providing books needs to be simple and ideally something he can initiate and control on his own. Expecting her to control the audiobooks is definitely not a good option. He also lives far away, so my ability to help him in-person is very limited. I could probably supply him with new books every few months or so.
Any thoughts on how to possibly pull this off? I've been pretty disappointed in my searching so far and none of the options seem great.
He used to really enjoy watching TV and movies. So, I've been thinking about getting him some audiobooks that might interest him. However, I'm concerned about a few things...
He and his wife (the only other person in the house) are technologically challenged. They do not have a computer or internet access. Also, the method for providing books needs to be simple and ideally something he can initiate and control on his own. Expecting her to control the audiobooks is definitely not a good option. He also lives far away, so my ability to help him in-person is very limited. I could probably supply him with new books every few months or so.
Any thoughts on how to possibly pull this off? I've been pretty disappointed in my searching so far and none of the options seem great.
GringodelRio 2 points
If in the US, check out the NLS and go over the guidelines. The devices are simple and books are sent by mail.
Unuhi 2 points
Where do you live?
In US there is NLS. Talking Books for the blind, www.loc.gov/nls
each state has their own library. You can call the,m, and thye are friendly. You judt need an opthamawhatchalallit ye doctor to fill in the application fro you.
Thye'll even send a device for reading.
In UK, check RNIB.
They have some similar audiobook options.
And other countries do too.
UK's RNIB has even Radio Insight where on one channel they have audiobooks. Other channels have nice shows for blind and visually impaired. I mean points of view that are close to heart.
Then there's radio perkins. They have something about books too.
But NLS and RNIB are good places to start if you are in Us or UK.
In US there is NLS. Talking Books for the blind, www.loc.gov/nls
each state has their own library. You can call the,m, and thye are friendly. You judt need an opthamawhatchalallit ye doctor to fill in the application fro you.
Thye'll even send a device for reading.
In UK, check RNIB.
They have some similar audiobook options.
And other countries do too.
UK's RNIB has even Radio Insight where on one channel they have audiobooks. Other channels have nice shows for blind and visually impaired. I mean points of view that are close to heart.
Then there's radio perkins. They have something about books too.
But NLS and RNIB are good places to start if you are in Us or UK.
angelcake 1 points
CNIB and march of Dimes in Canada
I can't vouch for it but one of the iPod touches using voice control might work as long as all of the books are clearly titled. I know CNIB has something better avail but I don't know the details.
I can't vouch for it but one of the iPod touches using voice control might work as long as all of the books are clearly titled. I know CNIB has something better avail but I don't know the details.
fastfinge 1 points
Depends what country you live in, and how much you want to spend. If you get something like a Victor Reader Stream or a BookSense, they take SD Cards. So you could load a card up with files, stick it in the mail, and he can pop it into his player when he gets it. But those devices do not come cheap.
DietOysterCrackers 1 points
I would recommend posting this on r/audiobooks, there is a lot more people that can probably help. I have loaded audiobooks and podcasts for someone else before, but I dont know how often you would have to do it.
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