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Presenting reviews of large print books, audiobook reviews, low vision software evaluations, and other items of interest to individuals with low vision. Including articles on eye health, eye diseases and disorders, accessibility issues, literature, products for the blind and visually impaired, plus travel articles and travel tips.
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Featured Reviews of Large Print Books, Audiobooks, and more...
Living with low vision, or any other visual impairment, may require that you 'do things' differently than others. Those with low vision may only need to switch from standard print to large print books in order to read comfortably. Others may find that instead of reading visually, reading tactically, using braille, is the way to go. Whether your vision loss is new, or you're an old hand, you'll find within the pages of this site, a variety of reviews covering not only books and audiobooks, but also software and low vision aids and products. Our aim is to help you meet some of the challenges associated with living with a visual impairment, and to help you enjoy the same pursuits you always have - from reading to playing computer games. To get you started, here is a small sample of what you will find inside the pages of Large Print Reviews...
- The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health, By Gary H. Cassel, Michael D. Billig, and Harry G. Randall.
A comprehensive resource for information related to the eye; this book provides a general overview of eye health and anatomy, and common eye disorders. (Large Print Book)
- Self-Advocacy Skills Training for Older Individuals Who Are Visually Impaired, by Alberta L. Orr and Priscilla Rogers.
This three-part kit consisting of a training manual for group leaders, a participant's manual, and a guide for family members. The curriculum in this innovative kit teaches invaluable self-advocacy that will enrich the lives of any older individual learning to cope with vision loss. (printed text, cassettes, and ASCII disk)
- Emma, by Jane Austen.
Emma Woodhouse is a spoilt aristocrat who has nothing better to do than to play match-maker to all around her. The only problem is, her matches tend to go horribly wrong in this delightful comedy of errors. (Large Print Edition)
- Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen.
Left impoverished by their father's death, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood must secure wealthy husbands, or face a life of genteel poverty in this classic tale of love and social mores, and manners. (Large Print Edition)
- The Jester, by James Patterson and Andrew Gross.
Set in 1096, this follows Hugh de Luc as he joins the First Crusade. Upon his return to France, he finds his son dead and his wife imprisoned. To save her, he disguises himself as a Jester and infiltrates the corrupt ducal court in which she is being held. Besides the audiobook version of this books, this edition also ships with an Audio E-book version of the book that can be read with the EaseReader DAISY reader. (Audio Book Edition)
- Pride and Prejudice, By Jane Austen.
This is one of Austen's most beloved novels. It follows the adventures of the five Bennet daughters as they try to find rich husbands. (Audio Book Edition)
- What are Your Medicines Saying to You?
Prescription medicines can be a life saver, but if they are taken incorrectly they can do more harm than good. The Talking Rx is a product that can help you take your medicines correctly by playing a message that tells you when, and how, a particular medication should be taken. (Article)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects your central vision. It is a common cause of
vision loss among people over age of
60. This article from the National Eye Institute offers information about the disease, its symptoms, and how it is treated.
(Article)
- JAWS for Windows
JAWS is a screen reading software program that can be used on PC's running the Windows operating system. Besides providing blind and visually impaired computer readers with access to a wide range of computer applications, JAWS also outputs data to refreshable Braille Displays. (Software)
- Touchdown Keytops -
Visual and Tactile Assistance Keyboard Labels
Braille and high contrast, large print keytop labels for use in adapting standard computer keyboards for use by the visually impaired. (Accessibility Aid)
- Sight Savers Hands-Free Magnifier
Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, this magnifier hangs from your neck by an adjustable cord, leaving your hands free for other activities. (Low Vision Aid)
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