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AMAC can provide textbooks in several different formats depending upon individual student needs. | AMAC can provide textbooks in several different formats depending upon individual student needs. | ||
: '''Audio on CD''' | |||
::These texts are obtained from [http://www.rfbd.org Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic] and are <u>audio only</u> versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country. | |||
::These books are provided on compact disk to your school's service provider for you to pick up. | |||
::You must have special hardware ([[Hardware#Victor_Vibe|Victor Vibe]], [[Hardware#Victor_Wave|Victor Wave]], or [[Hardware#Victor_Stream|Victor Stream]]) or software ([[Software#VictorReader_Software|Victor Reader]]) to play these CDs. | |||
: '''Electronic Text''' | |||
::Electronic Text or E-Text files are pdf formatted text files from images of the actual book pages. | |||
{{sample box start variation 2|Text-to-Speech sample:}} | ::These files can be read using most any text-to-speech (TTS) program you have access to. | ||
::If you have need of a file type other than pdf, please discuss your needs with your service provider at your school. | |||
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: '''Braille''' | |||
::[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille Braille] is a special format for students who are blind that uses a series of raised dots on paper to represent letters and numbers. | |||
Revision as of 16:32, 27 February 2009
Book / Media Help |
Here is where you will find answers to your questions about books provided by AMAC. |
Book Format Options
AMAC can provide textbooks in several different formats depending upon individual student needs.
- Audio on CD
- These texts are obtained from Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic and are audio only versions of the book read aloud by volunteers around the country.
- These books are provided on compact disk to your school's service provider for you to pick up.
- You must have special hardware (Victor Vibe, Victor Wave, or Victor Stream) or software (Victor Reader) to play these CDs.
- Electronic Text
- Electronic Text or E-Text files are pdf formatted text files from images of the actual book pages.
- These files can be read using most any text-to-speech (TTS) program you have access to.
- If you have need of a file type other than pdf, please discuss your needs with your service provider at your school.
- Braille
- Braille is a special format for students who are blind that uses a series of raised dots on paper to represent letters and numbers.
Book Status
Students can check on the status of their book orders from the Student Center
- Log in to your Student Center account
- Select the book order you want to check on
- Look in the Order Status column to see if your book has been completed
If you can't find the information you need, call or email the Help Desk.
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Downloading Books
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Book Quality
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