Thursday, July 30, 2009
Easy Access to Digital Books Online
The website Bookshare.org has announced exciting news! Book scans can now be shared through a special exemption in the U.S. copyright law that permits the reproduction of publications into specialized formats for persons with print disabilities. The website provides access to books that are stored online as well as add books to the collection. Free memberships for qualified students with disabilities are currently being funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Special Education Programs. Bookshare also offers more than 45,000 digital books, textbooks, teacher-recommended reading, periodicals and assistive technology tools. For additional information, visit: http://www.bookshare.org/
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