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Originally Posted by JakesFriend
I'm glad to see Amazon is at least trying to support those with low vision. I've been searching for a device that will play audiobooks and/or read books aloud that I can give to a friend with low vision. Most devices are way too complicated or otherwise limited, but the Kindle Fire should, I hope, at least be a step in the right direction.
Someday someone will develop a device that's easy to work with for those who don't see very well. Easy to learn, shop for content, load with books (etc.), and navigate. A tall order, but I'm certain it can be done!
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Apple already does this on their iPads, i Phones, and iPod touches. To what extent, I don't know. At this point, Amazon is playing catch up in order to get their devices and ebooks into the schools.
The timing is interesting, because the
National Federation of the Blind is planning a protest today outside of Amazon's headquarters in Seattle.
Make Kindle E-books Accessible - Protest Action
We'll see what further steps Amazon takes in response to this. The pressure is on.