Sunday, March 2, 2014

Book for the Blind - 'Reach for the Stars: Touch, Look, Listen, Learn'

Here’s a book that delivers a more holistic learning experience to children especially those who are visually impaired. Titled “Reach for the Stars: Touch, Look, Listen, Learn”, this e-book is the brainchild of Elena Sabbi, an astronomer and lead researcher at the Space Telescope Science Institute, who hopes to use it to inspire children to become scientists despite challenges with their vision.

Those who are visually impaired will be able to hear text being read aloud to them, access zoom and high-contrast features, and use a refreshable braille display.
Read on for more details.

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