Seems copyright fears has caused a site that was of immense value to the visually impaired. Here is a segment of a e-mail I received. [www.RestoreWebBraille.com]
"Essentially the National Library Service For The Blind (NLS) pulled the plug on a service called Web Braille that allowed only authenticated users to download Braille files in a BRF format of books and magazines in the NLS library collection. These files are readable on devices with refreshable Braille displays or other text-to-speech enabled players. While NLS has not released any official reason for the cessation of service, it is believed it is due to fears about copyright restrictions."
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As being blind my self (blind in one eye due to an accident) and learning braille not because I had to I wanted to not like I have to use it but I know the benifit it is to Blind people. I can't believe 'The Blind NLS' would do something like that. I will be emailing them with my own two cents.
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May 15, 2006 3:31 PM
Posted on May 15, 2006 15:31