Audio Books for the Blind
Listening to a book on tape can be a relaxing alternative to reading. Although macular degeneration does not cause blindness, it does result in the loss of the straight ahead or center of vision which we need for reading. My father-in-law who has wet macular degeneration does do some reading, but he is finding that listening to books on tape is a good way to continue enjoying books. Discount Audiobooks
Those with AMD can continue reading with the help of improved lighting, large print books and reading magnifiers. But as your macular degeneration progresses you will find reading more difficult. Another option for you is to listen to your books. Find a comfortable chair, put your feet up and listen to a new best seller or an old classic. Discount audiobooks are available from several sources. The website I like best is from Audible.com. To learn more about how Audible works click here:
Discount Audio Books
Free Books on TapeFree books on tape are available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.They provide FREE Braille and recorded materials through the Library of Congress. Audio books for the blind and books in braille are delivered to eligible readers by postage-free mail and are returned in the same manner. Click here to learn more: Free Books on Tape Audio Books on LineAudio books on line can be downloaded to your computer, an Ipod or to some electronic book readers.My father-in-law who has wet macular degeneration has found that he enjoys listening to books as an alternative to reading. There are several ways to take advantage of books on line. Learn more by clicking here: audio books on line Books on CD ClubFor those of you who want your books on CD sent right to your mailbox without having to drive or go any where, then consider a books on CD club.Books on CD rentals are available in every genre. Whether you have an expensive stereo system with a CD player or a portable CD player with headsets, you can listen to your favorite books at home or when you travel. Today's books are read by professional actors and can easily keep your interest.
Books on CD Club
iPod Touch
Features such as Voice Control, Voice Commands, and Zoom Technology make the iPod Touch easy to see and use.I own the iPod Touch 3rd Generation. This iPod allows you to download audio books right to the device. There is no need to hook up to a computer and then transfer it from the computer to your iPod. What the iPod offers that is different from books on tape is the ability to listen to podcasts. Podcasts are messages, sermons, discussions on all different topics from politics, to health to spiritual inspiration. You can easily listen to audio books or podcasts anyplace and anytime. You may want to consider an iPod as a means to listen to books, your favorite podcasts, favorite radio shows and more. To learn more click here: iPod Touch Kindle Reader
An electronic reading device is a low vision technology that reads books, magazines, newspapers and blogs. Those with macular degeneration can continue to enjoy their favorite authors, periodicals or newspaper through this text to speech converter. To learn more about how the Kindle reader converts text to speech click here:
Kindle Reader
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