reading Archive
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Is it possible to use a Kindle with hand tremor?
Posted on November 7, 2012 | 8 CommentsFrom Emma via email: I am considering buying a Kindle for my mum who has Parkinson’s Disease, but am worried... -
Handsight Text Detective
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsAn iPhone app that uses the camera + OCR to read aloud any text you point the camera at. The... -
FrankenKindle
Posted on September 10, 2011 | No CommentsMaking an accessible Kindle: The Frankenkindle The Amazon Kindle is one of the many pieces of kit in the market... -
Stripy Book Light
Posted on September 1, 2010 | No CommentsThis little book light is guaranteed to lift ones spirits! I love the bright colours although I don’t think it... -
Humanware stream reader
Posted on July 23, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s brilliant for listening to audio books. It’s designed for blind or partially sighted people so all the buttons have... -
Digital magazines
Posted on March 29, 2010 | 2 CommentsTake a look at this design for digital magazines: http://www.bonnier.com/en/content/digital-magazines-bonnier-mag-prototype Not sure if I love it or hate it –... -
Sagaform Cookbook page holder
Posted on January 8, 2010 | 3 CommentsGreat design, looks good and weighty enough to work well. Holds open all books not just cookbooks! View image -
Calibre audio book subscription service
Posted on January 4, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Calibre book service (calibre.org.uk) is an audio book subscription service, free of charge for disabled, blind and dyslexic people.... -
Concept for a braille e-book/reader
Posted on April 22, 2009 | 1 CommentAlthough the braille e-book is still at the concept stage, I’m really hopeful that this fantastic idea will reach our...
