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Help! Tips for audio and/or reading devices or software for 85-year old Visually Impaired Dad (self.Blind)
submitted by COtoMD2020
My dad's macular degeneration is so bad that's he's lost his ability to read any time of small/medium print. He used to read a book every week. He used to read the newspaper in its entirety every day of the week. Now, sadly, he can't see the letters/words well enough to read and it really is affecting his quality of life. He wants to try to read (in HUGE font) and/or listen to books and he would really love to read/listen to his hometown newspaper - The Denver Post. I'm wondering if I should get an iPad for him? A Kindle Oasis? Some other software? Any ideas? Please let me know. Thank you.
whiskeyandtaxes 5 points 2y ago
The best thing would be to get an appointment with a low vision specialist and let them help guide you. Each person is different.
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
An ipad is a great option have him familiarize and use voice over on it.
lcornwell1 1 points 2y ago
Have you gotten him sind up with NFBNews line? if you have not that would be a great way for him to be able to read his news payper again. the number to call is 1866504-7300 this is the place to get started I hope this helps.
TheBlindBookLover 1 points 2y ago
You should try looking into an iPad. I like the app Voice Dream Reader. You could help him learn how to use magnification and VoiceOver. He might like an Audible membership too.
WetLeavesAndFeathers 1 points 2y ago
I'm assuming you're in the United States since you mentioned The Denver Post. Your dad should be able to sign up for library service through NLS ( loc.gov/NLS ) and sign up for Newsline to get newspapers by telephone or email
4humans 1 points 2y ago
An iPad will give him so many more opportunities. It has built in magnifying, zoom or use it with VoiceOver, iOS built in screen reading software. He will have the option of audio or huge font. An app like. Voice Dream reader is a greAt tool for reading. A scanning app like office lens, genius scan, or one with OCR would allow him to have print and hand written content read aloud to him. A low vision specialist can show him how to use these features.
niamhweking 1 points 2y ago
There are so many options, so a specialist appointment would be best
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