Specialized Sources

Individuals with print-based disabilities often benefit from texts available in alternate formats, including digital electronic text, digital audio narration, Braille, large print, or sometimes even combinations of these. Consumers are urged to consult the web sites provided here to determine which formats may be available and if they must qualify in order to access content or become members.

Audio

• Assistive Media
• Books Aloud, Inc.
• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
• Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic

Digital

• The American Printing House for the Blind
• The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)'s Talking Book Archives
• Accessible Book Collection
• Bookshare.org
• California Community Colleges Book Exchange Server
• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (a primary source of electronic Braille)
• Texas Text Exchange

Math & Science

• The DAISY Consortium has formed a working group to address the challenge of making math and science accessible.
• Work of interest is being done by Design Science and gh.
• The University of Washington's DO-IT Program has had experience in math and science accessibility and offers other materials that schools may find useful.