Accessible World

Judge Stone: a novel DB136049 Authors: Davis, Viola, Patterson, James Reading Time: 11 hours, 22 minutes Read by: Viola Davis Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Legal Fiction, Women   “In Judge Mary Stone’s courtroom, a person has to take a stand. In Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), Judge Mary Stone is a local celebrity. Born a farmer’s […]

This book made me think of you DB135174 Author: Page, Libby Reading Time: 10 hours, 28 minutes Read by: Zadeiah Campbell-Davies Subjects: Romance, Human Relations, Family “Twelve books. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart … When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her […]

Please join us as Joanie Leonard hosts Banquet of Books Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5pm Eastern. This informal discussion of whatever book you’re reading or have recently finished is most enjoyable and a great way to get new reading ideas. You can contribute your opinions and everyone is welcome.   We will meet on […]

My review The Proving Ground DB133660 by Michael Connelly brings back Mickey Haller in a fast moving, gripping, and suspenseful legal thriller that will not let you sit still as you experience this compelling drama. This time, Mickey has stepped away from criminal law and is now working in civil court. If you are already […]

John Hancock: first to sign, first to invest in America’s independence DB132603 Author: Randall, Willard Sterne Reading Time: 7 hours, 15 minutes Read by: Steve Hendrickson Subjects: Biography of Heads of State and Political Figures, U.S. History, Government and Politics   “A contemporary of Samuel Adams, John Adams, George Washington, and the Marquis de Lafayette, […]

Users can upload a video or submit a supported video link, such as YouTube, and Athina AD generates both a written and spoken description of what is happening visually in the video.   During the presentation, Shawn will explain what Athina AD is, why audio description matters, how it can help blind users access more […]

Science Fiction Club Meeting.

BARD annotation Theo of golden: a novel DB131887 Author: Levi, Allen Reading Time: 12 hours, 23 minutes Read by: Vaan Solis Subject: General Fiction   “Questions linger about Theo, a pleasant but mysterious stranger, after his arrival in the southern city of Golden. Who is he, and why is he here? He arrives early one […]

BARD annotation   The hiding place: a Mercy Carr mystery DB108064 Series: Mercy and Elvis mysteries; Munier, Paula Mercy and Elvis mysteries Order in Series: 03 Author: Munier, Paula Reading Time: 11 hours, 26 minutes Read by: Kathleen McInerney Subject: Mystery and Detective Stories   Mercy and her bomb-sniffing dog Elvis are called to the […]

BARD annotation The Ursulina DBC27483 Author: Freeman, Brian Reading Time: 10 hours, 52 minutes Production: Minnesota State Services for the Blind, Communication Center Read by: Karen Ray Subjects: Mystery and Detective Stories, Suspense Fiction   Deputy Rebecca Colder’s dark journey to reveal the truth about the Ursulina ultimately leads to an excruciating choice that will […]

Want to know about the 2026 ACB National Convention meeting on in-person dates July 24 through July 31 in St. Louis? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN  to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the  exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, […]

This book gets a 4.3 rating on Goodreads with more than 100,000 reviews.   The facilitator for this meeting will be LeDon: ledonb@outlook.com.   The Meeting link is at heading level 1.   My review Come and walk with me as we step back into yesteryear. Let us turn to the year 1963.  That was […]

GLOW stands for Guided Layout & Output Workflow — a guided, confidence-building accessibility experience built for real publishing workflows. The GLOW Accessibility Toolkit helps authors, publishers, and organizations produce documents that comply with the American Council of the Blind Large Print Guidelines and WCAG 2.2 Level AA. The toolkit audits, fixes, and templates Word, Excel, [&#...

BARD annotation The gunfighters: how Texas made the West wild DB129769 Author: Burrough, Bryan Reading Time: 12 hours, 53 minutes Read by: Fred Sanders Subjects: U.S. History, True Crime, Social Sciences “The “Wild West” gunfighter is such a stock figure in our popular culture that some dismiss it all as a corny myth, more a […]

Please join us as Joanie Leonard hosts Banquet of Books Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5pm Eastern. This informal discussion of whatever book you’re reading or have recently finished is most enjoyable and a great way to get new reading ideas. You can contribute your opinions and everyone is welcome.  

If you have accessible appliance recommendations, bring their names and model numbers. Anything used in a household is fair game whether it be TVs, washers and dryers, kitchen appliances, etc. We also want to hear about any tips and tricks used to make your household accessible.  

Presenter contact info: Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research Email: v.chari@orbitresearch.com Phone: 888-606-7248 Website: www.orbitresearch.com  

Science Fiction Club Meeting.

BARD annotation Wild dark shore: a novel DB127669 Author: McConaghy, Charlotte Reading Time: 9 hours, 38 minutes Read by: West, Steve, Maarleveld, Saskia, Littrell, Katherine, Mortlock, Cooper Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories “A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon. Dominic Salt and his […]

The primary topic for discussion is about the new BrailleSense 7 which is projected for release this summer.  They will also talk about updates to existing products such as the BrailleSense 6, Braille eMotion and SensePlayer, which are all expected to receive updates before the end of the year. Presenter contact info: Earle’s email: earle@selvasblv.com […]

Jenine and Jennipher will discuss how the new Aira integration with the Meta glasses will change your hands-free experience. They also have news about some new Access Network partners around the US that will make the baseball fans stand up and cheer. Presenter contact info: Jenine’s email: jenine.stanley@aira.io Jennipher’s email: jennipher.wilson@aira.io  

BARD annotation The forget-me-not library DB133321 Author: Webber, Heather S. Reading Time: 11 hours, 48 minutes Read by: Hallie Ricardo, Stephanie Willis Subjects: Human Relations, Fantasy Fiction   “A detour. A chance encounter. Two women who alter the pages of each other’s story. Juliet Nightingale is lucky to be alive. Months after a freak accident […]

BARD annotation Tell me who you are: a novel DB121783 Author: Luna, Louisa Reading Time: 10 hours, 49 minutes Read by: Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, Megan Tusing, Robb Moreira Subjects: Psychological Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories “The Silent Patient meets Gone Girl in this sharp psychological thriller about a psychiatrist with a shocking past and […]

Please join us as Joanie Leonard hosts Banquet of Books Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5pm Eastern. This informal discussion of whatever book you’re reading or have recently finished is most enjoyable and a great way to get new reading ideas. You can contribute your opinions and everyone is welcome.   We will meet on […]

BARD annotation The Harvey girls DB132858 Author: Fay, Juliette Reading Time: 11 hours, 51 minutes Read by: Cassandra Campbell Subjects: Historical Fiction, General Fiction “1926: Charlotte Crowninshield was born into one of the finest Boston society families. Now she’s on the run from a brutal husband, desperate to disappear into the wilds of the Southwest. […]