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Quantum Technology
The latest products from an Australian developer and manufacturer of innovative technology solutions for blind and vision impaired people, including Braille writing and translation, accessible graphical information and audio-tactile graphics.
ANSI/NISO Z39.86 - 2002 Specification for the Digital Talking Book
This standard defines the format and content of the electronic file set that comprises a digital talking book (DTB) and establishes a limited set of requirements for DTB playback devices. DTBs are designed to make print material accessible and navigable for blind or otherwise print-disabled persons.
Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc)
A speech friendly web site describing the organisation and its services.
International Federation of Library Associations National Section of Libraries for the Blind
Concerns itself with library services for the blind and other readers with print disabilities. Presents current goals and action plan.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is the largest provider of blindness and low vision services
in Australia, enabling more than 41,000 children and adult clients to live the
lives they choose. Services include a library which serves clients with print disabilities living throughout Australia.
Louis Braille Audio
Provides audio collections of current fiction and non-fiction audiobook titles available to libraries and educational institutions.
Hear A Book Service Tasmania
A catalogue of over 11, 3000 talking books which have been recorded by volunteers in their own homes and distributed through Public Libraries in Australia and New Zealand.