Access to books, news, educational materials, and digital information supports lifelong learning and community engagement.
iPad
Overview: Tablet with extensive built-in accessibility features.
Accessibility Features: VoiceOver, Zoom, large text, color adjustments, reading, communication, and entertainment access.
Considerations: Features vary by app.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
Overview: Smartphone with integrated accessibility tools.
Accessibility Features: VoiceOver, magnification, communication tools, and access to a large accessibility ecosystem.
Considerations: Learning curve may vary by user.
Orbit Reader 20
Overview: Affordable refreshable braille display.
Accessibility Features: Supports reading, note-taking, editing, and connectivity with phones and computers. Helpful for some users with neuropathy.
Considerations: 20-cell display may be limiting for some users.
Orbit Reader 20 on the Orbit Research website
BARD Mobile
Overview: Library, books, and braille access.
NFB-Newsline Mobile
Overview: Accessible news and information.
NFB-Newsline Mobile on the App Store
Bookshare Reader
Overview: Accessible books and reading.