Podcasts about accessible books

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Kyle Kolber, a talented author who has turned his struggles with dyslexia into a powerful narrative of resilience and creativity. Kyle shares his journey from a young boy battling self-doubt and imposter syndrome to a published author of multiple books. He emphasizes that our greatest limitations can often become our greatest strengths.Kyle recounts his early experiences with dyslexia, explaining how it affected his reading and writing abilities until a dedicated teacher helped him unlock his potential. He reflects on the challenges he faced while writing his first book during the COVID lockdown and how that creative outlet became a saving grace. Throughout the conversation, Kyle offers valuable insights into:- The impact of dyslexia on his life and writing journey- Overcoming imposter syndrome and finding confidence in his craft- The importance of accessibility in literature and writing for diverse audiences- His upcoming projects, including the final books in his Universe series and a new tale about the Connecticut melon heads.Join us for an uplifting discussion that encourages listeners to pursue their creative dreams, regardless of the obstacles they may face. For more information about Kyle and his work, visit his website or follow him on social media.Support the show

This month, we invited Janis Nostbakken, the Project Director for Accessible Books for Young Readers at the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) to talk about their services. Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2024/5/28/podcast-accessible-canadian-childrens-books

CELA , the Center for Equitable Library Access, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For over a decade, they've been maintaining a massive physical and digital library of books in multiple accessible formats for Canadians with disabilities. We mention them on the show constantly because it's our primary way of accessing all the audiobooks we discuss on this show. Karen McKay and Theresa Power are long-time employees at CELA and have been regular contributors to this show since the beginning and they're with us on this episode to demystify the service. Plus, Sarah Hillis informs us on what exactly is up with the Audies, the prestigious audiobook awards. We also go through the 2024 winners that were announced back in March. CELA's website: https://celalibrary.ca/ The full list of winners from the 2024 Audies can be found here: https://www.google.com/search?q=list+of+2024+Audie+winners&rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA1105CA1105&oq=list+of+2024+Audie+winners+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigAdIBCDc0MTJqMGo0qAIAsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

On this week's episode we're celebrating Pentecost and catching up with our lovely book reporter Suzie James who has more wonderful accessible Christian literature to share with us...

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Matt Geeza, Director of the Connecticut State Library for Accessible Books. Learn all about the services they provide and their partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled.

UK sight loss charity RNIB has a Bookshare service which provides over 1 million titles for people of all ages who are studying in the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to university student Charlie Beeston and mum Christina to find out how the service has helped Charlie through school and into Uni to study law. If you'd like more info on RNIB Bookshare, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image shows Charlie sitting in front of a red laptop and smiling at the camera.

It may feel early at the start of November, but now is the perfect time to plan your Advent and Christmas reading - and to get your orders in in time! Suzie James joins us on Reflections for a showcase of the best new Christian titles available in braille, large print and audio this festive season!

Rania Saadi and Ahmad Dawud speak to Mohammed Al Nabulsi, General Coordinator of "Al Manal Forum" conducted by the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, about easy reading and disability. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

ACB Next Generation - newest ACB affiliate; KCB attends ACB leadership meetings and visits Capitol Hill; good books shared at Page Turners

Ruta Sepetys' historical fiction gives voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. We talk about the people and historical times which inspire her, and how to pursue our dreams without the limiting fear of failure. To learn more, visit http://rutasepetys.com/. The TN Library for Accessible Books has Ruta's books available in multiple formats: Between Shades of Gray in large print as LP012437 and in audio as DB074452, Salt to the Sea in large print as LP018242 and in audio as DB083767, and Out of the Easy in audio as DB076108. Call 800-342-3308 to request books, or download them from the BARD website or app.

Ruta Sepetys' historical fiction gives voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. We talk about the people and historical times which inspire her, and how to pursue our dreams without the limiting fear of failure. To learn more, visit http://rutasepetys.com/. The TN Library for Accessible Books has Ruta's books available in multiple formats: Between Shades of Gray in large print as LP012437 and in audio as DB074452, Salt to the Sea in large print as LP018242 and in audio as DB083767, and Out of the Easy in audio as DB076108. Call 800-342-3308 to request books, or download them from the BARD website or app.

Did you know that our patrons can borrow large print books not just from the Library for Accessible Books, but also from any public library in Tennessee? Have you mastered bookshelf mode on your talking book player? What's up with all the new commercial audio books in our collection? What the heck is BARD? Heather's got you covered in this episode.

Did you know that our patrons can borrow large print books not just from the Library for Accessible Books, but also from any public library in Tennessee? Have you mastered bookshelf mode on your talking book player? What's up with all the new commercial audio books in our collection? What the heck is BARD? Heather's got you covered in this episode.

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The TN Library for Accessible Books and Media's 2019 Summer Reading Program is coming soon! This year's programs will be audio adventures that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Talking Books - A Kentucky Perspective; personal and family histories - preserving early childhood memories

child actors in American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater; recommended books from Page Turners

United States is 50th nation to officially join the Marrakesh treaty; low vision equipment, accessible devices for diabetics, and autonomous vehicles - major legislative imperatives for ACB visit to Capitol Hill; a Super Bowl party at Perkins, KSB student writes award-winning play, audio description around the world, and emoji recognizing people with disabilities

Court requires accessibility on Domino Pizza website; questions to ask your doctor after a diagnosis; free offer from Aira; how to find helpful and fun books, such as those by Joey Green, on Bookshare.org

Marrakesh Treaty signed by President Trump; quiet car to make noise; 2018 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention details; Supreme Court facts

Actor, advocate, singer, and author, Kimberly Beaman, was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was five. She was humiliated, threatened, and segregated in school. By middle school, her self-esteem had plummeted. By high school, Kimberly was officially depressed. Today she runs her own company: Accessible Books for Children. Her first children's book, My Little Cupcake, is a book for all young learners but designed specifically for kids with dyslexia and other learning differences. In this conversation we talk about: her first emotional breakdown at 8 years old being bullied, threatened, and misunderstood finding healing through community and counseling ditching corporate life to be an entrepreneur and her first steps in a global vision for change

Marrakesh Treaty goes into effect at the United Nations; ACB Radio Holiday Auction - get ready to bid and buy!

1540 Today’s e-Pub and Accessible Books – Part 2 (Sep. 30, 2015) Show Notes Last week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with George Kerscher about the first e-books and how standards initially developed for the print disabled were adopted into mainstream publishing. This week we continue that conversation and hear why having uniform standards … Continue reading 1540 Today’s e-Pub and Accessible Books – Part 2 (Sep. 30, 2015) →

In this final podcast of 2012, the Tech Doctor expresses his sincere appreciation for all who have participated by either listening to or appearing on the podcast over the last year. The Tech Doctor asks the podcast listeners to let him know whether or not they are interested in him doing a detailed review of the state of Android accessibility on the Nexus 7 tablet. The primary topic of this episode is a discussion of where we are with accessible electronic books in December of 2012. At the time of this recording, the Tech Doctor uses four iOS apps on the iPhone 5, the Braille Sense, Book Sense and Amazon Kindle for reading Electronic books. The ability to access books in paperless braille, with synthetic speech and human narrators opens up a world of books that have never before been available to people who are blind. Here is a list of links to the apps and resources that are discussed in the podcast. Barns and Noble Nook App Podcast demonstrating Nook app with VoiceOver Apple iBooks BookShare BookShare Read 2 Go app Hims Home Page National Library Service BARD site Amazon Kindle Keyboard Audible Home Page Audible iOS app The Tech Doctor hopes you enjoy this final podcast of 2012. See you in 2013.