the Forth Valley Sensory Centre newsletter - Falkirk Council
the Forth Valley Sensory Centre newsletter - Falkirk Council
the Forth Valley Sensory Centre newsletter - Falkirk Council
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eBook readers<br />
The 'e' in eBook stands for 'electronic'. So, an eBook is simply a book in<br />
electronic format. New books, newspapers and magazines are starting to<br />
be published in eBook format at <strong>the</strong> same time as print editions. So<br />
eBooks give you access to thousands of new books and publications<br />
every year at <strong>the</strong> same time as sighted readers.<br />
We like to think of eBooks as a 3-in-1 reading format. If eBooks are<br />
accessible <strong>the</strong>y can be read in various ways: as audio, braille or large<br />
print, allowing you to choose <strong>the</strong> method that works for you.<br />
You can read eBooks using a dedicated eBook reader such as <strong>the</strong><br />
Amazon Kindle, a multi-functional device such as <strong>the</strong> iPad, or use<br />
software on your computer or mobile phone. Different eBook readers<br />
offer different types and levels of accessibility so it's important to find one<br />
that suits your needs.<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r you're completely new to <strong>the</strong> concept of eBooks, know a little or<br />
just want to be sure you're making <strong>the</strong> most of <strong>the</strong> eBook reader you<br />
already have, join our event. Hear from an RNIB expert, ask questions,<br />
share experiences and try out some eBook readers for yourself.<br />
Phone watch: Smartphones<br />
Mobile phones today are about so much more than calls and text<br />
messages, <strong>the</strong>y are swiftly becoming an essential part of everyday life.<br />
We're in an age of smartphones with people using <strong>the</strong>m to get connected<br />
to <strong>the</strong> internet, read eBooks, play music and find <strong>the</strong>ir way with satellite<br />
navigation.<br />
Many of <strong>the</strong> popular smartphones available on <strong>the</strong> high street have been<br />
designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind, it’s often just<br />
about knowing how to access <strong>the</strong> right built-in features or add-ons.<br />
Join our event and discover <strong>the</strong> accessible features of iPhone, iPad,<br />
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