DAISY – Digital Audio Books Accessible for Persons with Visual Impairment and with Reading Difficulties
Journal Title: Romanian Journal of Human - Computer Interaction - Year 2008, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Synchronizing the text and audio files according to the DAISY standards, allows visually impaired persons to read a scientific book in similar conditions as a person with no disability. In this paper, we present the DAISY standard and the advantages of using it for visually impaired persons.
Authors and Affiliations
Marian Pădure
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