Years ago, the library for the blind here in Milwaukee had volunteers who would record stuff.  I once had a computer software manual read by them.  They did quite well.  Don't know if they still do it--or perhaps other area library groups may?
The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Getting manuals and ham related materials recorded


> Ron:
> 
> I'm sorry if I mis-interpreted your original question.
> 
> I guess the only answer I have at this time is to check with Handihams.
> 
> They make a very concerted effort to keep as up-to-date as they can,
> especially when it comes to accessible ham radio study materials.
> 
> The matter of accessible manuals is quite another issue, as you know.
> Sometimes, I actually have had to resort to scanning the original print
> manual, converting it to a text file, and hoping for the best.
> 
> This sometimes works very well, but in other cases, depending on how the
> original manual was produced, the results are not as positive.
> 
> Perhaps others on the list will have other suggestions I'm not thinking of
> at this time.
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:01 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Getting manuals and ham related materials recorded
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I am aware of all the resources to which you referred, and I have given
> those sources, along with a couple of others, to the fellow here who wanted
> to get some manuals recorded. I told him there was no sense in recording
> materials if they are already available in an accessible format. However,
> what I asked, and still don't have a good answer to, is if the manuals he
> wants are not available in an audio or accessible format, where can he send
> them to get them recorded. There was a time when Recordings for the Blind,
> later named Recordings for the Blind and Disabled, and now, called Learning
> Alley, did that type of recording, but I don't think they do anymore; I
> think they focus entirely on recording textbooks and materials for students.
> That has always been their focus, but I believe today that is all they do.
> There used to be some individuals and small recording studios around the
> country that would record a book or manual for us, but I don't think very
> many of them exist anymore either, but I could be wrong. I just don't know
> of any.
> 
> So, that is what I was asking; that is, if the materials this fellow wants
> recorded are not currently already recorded and available from such sources
> as Handihams, I can do This Thing, etc., then, where can he send the
> materials to have them recorded or put into some accessible format?
> 
> Ron, K8HSY
>