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Any ideas? (self.Blind)
submitted by stalinprude
I have some books i never got to finish from when i was still seeing well. Now that i have developed Stargardt's disease, i can't read the prints as well as before. I was wondering if there's anything i could use to make it easier? I don't wanna re purchase them on my kindle, i already bought them. Not to sound bratty or anything.
aam22 6 points 4y ago
KNFB reader is really good. It takes a picture of the page and reads it to you.
You could also see with your local agency to get an assistive technology assessment. They could recommend appropriate equipment for you.
You could also see with your local agency to get an assistive technology assessment. They could recommend appropriate equipment for you.
bscross32 2 points 4y ago
I would personally recommend Seeing AI for that type of thing. While KNFB has more features, such as multi-column and multi-page, the recognition is always terrible. I got the enterprise version as a promotional with my carrier, and believe me, if I would have bought it, I would have been getting a refund.
RJHand 2 points 4y ago
Not to mention KNFB reader is way, and I mean way as in very very extremely overpriced for what it does and the quality it actually is. Not worth it at all in my opinion.
aam22 1 points 4y ago
Good to know. I've had clients who like it. Thanks for the other side.
bscross32 1 points 4y ago
I would like it if it actually worked XD.
I tend to get alphabet soup and sumbols like %$^* all mixed in with it because it doesn't recognize properly. I make sure lighting is good, I use the field of view report thing and then take the picture. When I use Seeing AI, I don't get this type of thing.
I tend to get alphabet soup and sumbols like %$^* all mixed in with it because it doesn't recognize properly. I make sure lighting is good, I use the field of view report thing and then take the picture. When I use Seeing AI, I don't get this type of thing.
aam22 1 points 4y ago
One of my clients uses Seeing AI all the time. But, she's my only one. I'm going to start playing with it.
Morzorak 2 points 4y ago
Don't some of the Kindle models have a screen reader on them? The Amazon screen reader is called voice view. I am assuming that you already have the books purchased on your Kindle if there is not a reader on your device you could use the app on your phone or maybe another tablet.
Morzorak 1 points 4y ago
Sorry, please disregard my post. I believe I misunderstood your post.
Stay-safe-friends 2 points 4y ago
I would try your local library website; they have thousands of audio books and e-books you can download immediately, just using your library card, to “rent” them for a good while. Not sure if they have what your looking for but worth a shot!
stalinprude [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Ahh! Good idea, thank you!
Superfreq2 1 points 4y ago
Look up "Easy Reader" by Dolphin computer access. It's for Windows, IOS, and Android, and it integrates with many libraries for people with print disabilities in various countries.
That will have the added benefit of giving you a list of those resources to sign up for as well...
The only things missing from Easy Reader are "NFB newsline" for magazines and newspapers and "NLS Bard" for accessing tons of books, but those are both only in the US so may not matter to you.
If you are in the US though, than get signed up with those, because they are really valuable even if they use separate apps.
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Now all of those are services specifically for people with print disabilities, but your local library (or at least a bigger one near by) will also have their own ways for accessing ebooks.
Check out this article to learn more about the various services that your library might be offering, and how accessible they are.
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And, if your trying to scan existing books and you have an IPhone or IPAD, I'd suggest either Seeing AI as others have mentioned, or "Voice Dream Scanner" which is another good app and may be better for what your doing.
Just make sure you have decent lighting, and hold the camera a few inches away from the page while letting it do all the focusing for you, only making small adjustments as needed. If you can, look into getting a boom arm with grip, or a stand for putting your phone/tablet on with a hole for the camera. That will make your job much easier.
A higher quality alternative may be to buy a good flatbed scanner, and a copy of fine reader 14, for Windows/Mac which will be more convenient for multiple pages.
That will have the added benefit of giving you a list of those resources to sign up for as well...
The only things missing from Easy Reader are "NFB newsline" for magazines and newspapers and "NLS Bard" for accessing tons of books, but those are both only in the US so may not matter to you.
If you are in the US though, than get signed up with those, because they are really valuable even if they use separate apps.
​
Now all of those are services specifically for people with print disabilities, but your local library (or at least a bigger one near by) will also have their own ways for accessing ebooks.
Check out this article to learn more about the various services that your library might be offering, and how accessible they are.
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And, if your trying to scan existing books and you have an IPhone or IPAD, I'd suggest either Seeing AI as others have mentioned, or "Voice Dream Scanner" which is another good app and may be better for what your doing.
Just make sure you have decent lighting, and hold the camera a few inches away from the page while letting it do all the focusing for you, only making small adjustments as needed. If you can, look into getting a boom arm with grip, or a stand for putting your phone/tablet on with a hole for the camera. That will make your job much easier.
A higher quality alternative may be to buy a good flatbed scanner, and a copy of fine reader 14, for Windows/Mac which will be more convenient for multiple pages.
Gheto_rhino 1 points 4y ago
The RNIB have a wealth of audiobooks that they will either send to you in the post or through a download for free. I doubt they'll deliver if you live outside the uk but you might still have access to the downloads. https://www.rnib.org.uk/talking-books-digital-download
noaimpara 1 points 4y ago
Torrent them on your kindle or get an audible subscription ?
solar-cabin 1 points 4y ago
Here is Scanmarker that is USB and can work with windows read aloud:
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It is less expensive and has good reviews.
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It is less expensive and has good reviews.
solar-cabin 1 points 4y ago
You can get something like CPEN reader:
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A bit pricey but you may find one cheaper or maybe insurance would cover it.
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A bit pricey but you may find one cheaper or maybe insurance would cover it.
bscross32 1 points 4y ago
Sign up for Bookshare and see if you can find them there.
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