AccessWorld: Technology for Consumers with Visual Impairments is a
comprehensive resource for obtaining the latest information on adaptive
technology. You'll receive 6 issues a year, in your choice of on-line,
large print, audio cassette, disc, or braille formats, containing helpful
and valuable information on assistive technology.

Don't miss the May issue, coming soon. This extra-long issue will focus on
the special theme of Digital Talking Books, also called DAISY books. To
celebrate this special topic, we will also send all subscribers the issue
on a DAISY-format CD, as well as in their regular formats. Look out for
these upcoming articles:

A New Look for the Book: Overview of Digital Talking Book Technology by
Janina Sajka
What are Digital Talking Books? How do they differ from mainstream
electronic books? How many books are available in this format, and what are
the most useful features.
This article will answer those questions and more by giving you an overview
of the history and state of the art of this new and revolutionary
technology, as well as a peek into the future.

Who Are The Players: Reviews of PlexTalk TK-300, Victor Reader Pro, and LP
Player--Jay Leventhal and Richard Holborow
This Product Evaluation reviews the hardware players that you can use to
read Digital Talking Books, as well as the software that can read the books
on your computer.

Interview with George Kerscher: A Pioneer in Digital Talking Books Still
Forging Ahead by Deborah Kendrick
Find out how the idea of Digital Talking Books began with this revealing
and informative interview. George Kerscher tells about his personal mission
to be able to search for information in books and how he came up with a
solution to meet his needs and possibly revolutionize the way blind people
will read in the future.

Questions and Answers: What Is Web-Braille by Crista Earl
Web-Braille is another electronic book format, free from the National
Library Service of the Library of Congress. It's easy to use and very
flexible, as you will find out from the May issue's Q&A.

Internet Appliances That Use Computer Dispplay Technology by Mark M. Uslan
and Kevin Dusling
This Product Evaluation reviews off-the-shelf Internet appliances:
Netpliance's I-Opener, Compaq's iPAQ, and E-Machine's MSN Companion. One
appliance came out way ahead of the others. And the winner is....(read the
May issue to find out).

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