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
 


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 7:00 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Getting manuals and ham related materials recorded

Ron:

Try contacting Handihams.

www.handiham.org

They  have a wealth of ham-radio-related materials already in accessible
formats.

In addition, try:

www.icanworkthisthing.com

for a variety of accessible manuals and documentation files for various
pieces of ham gear, and even other stuff.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 7:41 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Getting manuals and ham related materials recorded

Colleagues, I have been asked the question:

 

How can I get manuals and ham related materials recorded or put into an
accessible format?

 

Can any of you point me to any sources that will make such recordings or put
materials into accessible formats, e.g. MS Word,? 

 

Ron, K8HSY

 

Dr. Ronald E. Milliman

Retired Professor of Marketing

President: A3 Business Solutions (a3businesssolutions.com)

President: M&M Properties

Chair: American Council of the Blind's PR Committee

Chair: American Council of the Blind's MMS Committee

President: South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (SCKCB.ORG)