Dear All,
Accessible Online Library
BookshareR (www.bookshare.org) is the world's largest accessible online
library for people with print disabilities. There are over 95,000 titles
available in Bookshare India for download in multiple formats, including
DAISY, BRF, and MP3 formats. These can be read on computers, assistive
technology devices, tablets, phones, and MP3 players.
Who can join?
Bookshare members must qualify with a print disability like blindness, low
vision, physical disability or severe learning disability that makes it
difficult or impossible to read printed books.
How do I join?
Now FREE membership is offered for the first ONE YEAR. Bookshare India
members also get access to thousands of Daisy audio CDs available on the
Daisy Forum of India combined catalogue (visit www.oblindia.org).
1. Go to www.bookshare.org/signUpType and select Individual Membership
and register online.
2. Send the Proof of Disability form generated after registration and a
copy of Disability Certificate to:
N. Venkataraman, Outreach & Training Consultant - Southern India
Ph: +91 9443309001 - email: ran...@vsnl.com or
nvramani_ran...@yahoo.com
Publishers and Authors
Have books from Seasons Publishing, Orient Blackswan, Sahitya Akademy,
Oxford University Press, Westland Publications, New Horizon Media, Kizhakku
Pathippagam, Encyclopedia Britannica, and authors such as Charles Dickens,
Shakespeare, Ashokamitran, Sujatha, Kalki, Upkar Books, for competitive
exams and many more. The library includes a growing collection of books in
HINDI and TAMIL. Plans are afoot for adding books that are required and
useful for the members, both academic and non-academic.
Partner organizations in India
WORTH TRUST www.worthtrust.org.in
SAKSHAM TRUST www.saksham.org
XAVIER'S RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED www.xrcvc.org
Happy reading
N. Venkataraman
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