The first reference book written for the sight-impaired student
and those who serve their needs, "A Field Guide for the
Sight-Impaired Reader" explains how to locate, obtain, and
integrate all forms of aid to construct a world of reading equal to
that of the fully sighted reader. It profiles the major blind
service organizations; explores specialized formats such as
Braille, large print, and electronic texts; and shows what
technology readers require and where to find it. It provides
comprehensive lists of audio and large print publishers, a
state-by-state listing of resource agencies for the blind, and
valuable internet resources to assist students and their teachers
and librarians in obtaining the texts they need to succeed in both
academic and pleasure reading.
Beginning with thorough coverage of the national organizations
in place for visually handicapped readers and how they can assist
both students and librarians, "A Field Guide for the Sight-Impaired
Reader" outlines the types of technology available to readers and
the companies that manufacture it. Available software, braille
resources, large print resources, and internet web sites are all
discussed in detail, with contact information. Also included are
reading strategies for a variety of academic subject areas, a
detailed listing of state resources with addresses, phone numbers,
and web sites, an exhaustive list of audio publishers, and a list
of books compiled from recommended reading lists such as the
American Library Association's Outstanding Books for the College
Bound. A discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its
impact on libraries is provided, as well as funding sources for
librarians who want to provide more materials and technology for
their sight-impaired patrons than their budgets might allow. With
the encouragement and resources provided here, sight-impaired
students who felt the world of reading was closed off to them can
now create a reading life as rich as that of any fully sighted
student.
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