Your reading choices

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    Reading formats

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    Reading interests

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    Reading activities

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    Mobility issues

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    Contacting you

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1. Reading formats

There is a wide range of ways to read books, newspapers and magazines in formats other than standard print. Enlarged print, audio and Braille are some of the ways you might be able to get the books and newspapers that interest you. The more ways you have of reading will extend your choice.

Would you like information about how you could continue to read standard print with the help of better lighting, using magnifiers and other equipment?

Some books are available in a bigger size than standard print. Of these examples, what is the smallest size print can you read?

Are you interested in listening to books, newspapers or magazines in audio format?

What equipment do you have access to for listening to books?

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DAISY is a digital reading format that can combine audio, text and graphics in one production, making it accessible to a wide range of people with print disabilities. DAISY talking books look and feel like conventional CDs, but can only be played on a special DAISY player, or by using DAISY software player on a computer. DAISY format can hold most books on a single CD. The RNIB Talking Books service uses the DAISY format.

E-books are electronic versions of books that can be read on computers or special equipment called e-books readers. E-book readers are portable, around the size of a paperback book. They usually allow you to adjust the print size and some, but not all, have an audio facility. Examples include the Sony Reader and the Amazon Kindle. It is advisable to seek further information and advice before investing in an e-book reader.

MP3 is a computer file format widely used for music and audio books. The format makes it possible to store more audio than a standard CD. It is also possible to store additional information such as track details. MP3 files can be uploaded to computers, special MP3 players or devices such as the iPod.

Would you like more information about equipment for using with talking books and newspapers?

Do you have access to a computer?

Do you have access to the internet

Would you like more information about using computers and the internet for reading?

Do you use Braille?

Are you interested in learning Braille or improving your skills level?

Do you use Moon?

Are you interested in learning Moon or learning more about it?

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