Bookshare: Providing Accessible Materials for Students with Print Disabilities

This module presents an overview of Bookshare, which provides accessible educational materials to students with print disabilities. Topics include which students qualify for Bookshare, how they can access Bookshare’s free, user-friendly materials, and how teachers can incorporate Bookshare into classroom instruction (est. completion time: 2 hours).

This resource was developed in collaboration with Bookshare, an initiative of Benetech and a project supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.

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Challenge

Initial Thoughts

Perspectives & Resources

What should educators understand about students who have trouble accessing standard print?

What is Bookshare and how can educators and students access its services?

How can educators implement Bookshare materials in the classroom?

Resources

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Bookshare: Providing Accessible Materials for Students with Print Disabilities

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