eBook Readers Compared

June 30, 2010 18:17 by Bradi
Here's a link to an overview of the accessibility benefits and obstacles of a selection of eBook readers, aimed at giving readers a useful starting point when deciding to purchase an eBook reader. http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/readingwriting/ebooks/Pages/ebook_readers_compared.aspx

Cookbooks in Large Print and Accessible Formats

June 30, 2010 00:48 by Bradi

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Bradi Grebien-Samkow: bradi@readhowyouwant.com

971-340-9853

 

Never Too Many Cookbooks in the Kitchen!

New Cookbooks Available in Large Print and Accessible Formats 

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RHYW at ALA 2010 in DC

June 26, 2010 22:43 by Bradi
If you are at ALA this weekend, stop by and visit me, Bradi, at booth 3017. I will be here until Sunday afternoon. Pick up fliers on our large print and accessible formats, sign up for our newsletter, and get information on our new Library Donation Project (free large print books for libraries!). DC is hot, but I am having a wonderful time talking with all the friendly librarians. Check out Twitter and Facebook for more updates. http://twitter.com/readhowyouwant http://www.facebook.com/readhowyo... Read More...

American Libraries Association Guide in Accessible Formats

June 21, 2010 19:18 by Bradi

The American Libraries Association annual conference starts this Friday in Washington DC.

ALA's annual conference includes over 300 educational programs covering a variety of hot topics, committee meetings, a large exhibit hall (RHYW will be at booth #3017), and a variety of receptions and other events.

To download the ALA Guide in large print--16pt to 24pt--braille, and DAISY, click here http://www.combinedbook.... Read More...


"Seeing the Big Picture" article features ReadHowYouWant

May 10, 2010 16:14 by Bradi

"Picture a reader of a large-print book. Many associations would be perfectly resonable based on the category's historical customer base...But as baby boomers continue to age, the makeup of the audience for books with larger, easier-to-read type is diversifying, and so are its tastes..." opens the new Publishers Weekly article titled, "Seeing the Big Picture."

The article goes on to discuss how new technologies are also changing the large print publishing industry. One change... Read More...


2 Reviews of the iPad from Blind Users

April 13, 2010 17:16 by Bradi

iPad Review: From a Blindness Perspective

by WaldorfPC

from AssociatedContent

The Apple iPad is one of the hottest pieces of technology ... Read More...


Some of What's Being Said About the iPad--Due Out Tomorrow!

April 2, 2010 23:25 by Bradi

Because the iPad is going to be available for purchase in Apple stores tomorrow, I thought that I would end the week with a collection of some of the stories and videos on this historic (is it?) event:


iPad--Video, and Initial Thoughts

January 28, 2010 18:15 by Bradi

Apple launched their long awaited tablet yesterday, calling it the iPad. Here's a video of Steve Job's describing the need for a third device--between laptops and smart phones. He makes the statement that the iPad will fill that need better than any other device has yet. Is he right? http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jan/27/apple-ipad-tablet-first-review The article after the video is on... Read More...


RHYW Responds to Proposed WIPO Expansion

December 16, 2009 03:48 by Bradi

ReadHowYouWant Meets Publishers’ Concerns Over Proposed WIPO Expansion with Market-Based Model that Pays Publishers for Braille and DAISY Books

Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2009—Amidst outcries from publishers (http://www.artsjournal.com/artsjo... Read More...


Publishing Innovator ReadHowYouWant Bridges Kindle Gap for Blind and Visually Impaired Readers

November 23, 2009 20:21 by Bradi

Publishing Innovator ReadHowYouWant Bridges Kindle Gap for Blind and Visually Impaired Readers 

Sydney, Australia, November 23, 2009—Amidst complaints of Amazon’s Kindle inaccessibility for blind readers, ReadHowYouWant, a new technology publishing company from Australia, is leading the way in accessible publishing by using proprietary XML conversion software to repurpose books into a num... Read More...