Audio Textbooks

Recorded books are an accommodation: a way for a student to access educational material ... without requiring the student to have the kind of decoding and reading skills that science proves he or she is not neurologically "well wired" to do.


The Johns Hopkins research, which started in 2002, shows a 38 percent increase in subject content acquisition among high school students who use our audio books

Technology that Supports Learning

Students with learning, visual, and physical disabilities may qualify for audio texts, depending on the functional limitations identified in the documentation. Recorded versions allow you the opportunity to listen to your textbooks. If a learning disability makes it difficult for you to read, audio textbooks may be very helpful to you. If you are blind or have a visual impairment, this is an option other than Braille to access your textbooks. If a physical disability prohibits you from holding a text or turning pages, audio textbooks allow you to have access to the content.

It is a good idea to try audio textbooks prior to attending college. Learn how to listen and take notes from the audio books. This skill will enhance your chances of success if you have print access disabilities

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