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Originally Posted by HarryT
No, that's not what it means. Note that all existing ebook editions have to have access blocks in order for this to be true. That would mean, for example, that any book that's available from the Apple iBookstore would be excluded, because all such books can be read aloud on the iPad.
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How would a person who doesn't own an iPad/iPhone know if a book is available at the iBookstore? The selection isn't publicly viewable.
I'm aware the law doesn't say it has to be, but a rational court might well rule that "existing editions" have to be available--or at least the knowledge of their existence has to be available--to the public. Saying "you must pay a $200-500 fee for a device whose features are mostly useless to you, in order to find out if this book is available" is ridiculous. (I know that "ridiculous" doesn't mean "can't be sued for.")
How would a blind person operate an iPhone/iPad? Do they have a "don't click on icons until they're doubletapped" option with a screen reader of some sort?