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Originally Posted by HarryT
That makes sense. Thanks!
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Reminds me of a book I read when I was about 8. Got it through one of those children's book clubs - my parents signed me up for any book club I wanted, which turned out to be several, possibly more than they realized but I was motivated. The book (can't remember the title right now, mumble mumble years later) involved a boy who was blinded & went off to blind school. He & I learned all sorts of things - how to position food on a plate, how to keep clothes & socks sorted & coordinated, and how to tell coins apart. Nickles have smooth edges, quarters have serrated edges, likewise pennies & dimes. And the folding trick.
(Ray Charles - blind American pop singer for the three people who don't know) started off as an intinerant piano player who demanded to be paid in singles. Before The Great Inflation, of course.)
Back on topic, I haven't delved deeply into the thread - not sure who is suing whom - but it seems likely that the blind side will win. Reason being that I can't see (so to speak) any advantage to anyone involved if they lose. If it's blind students vs. university, the prevailing ADA type laws will, well, prevail. If it's universities suing Amazon, Amazon will WANT and NEED to lose, to keep their foothold & fight off both existing computer programs & potential ereader rivals. Actually, there will be no loser. And there will be a nice settlement for everyone.