Recorded books on CD have been available for many years. All people, including students with disabilities, can enjoy and benefit from having audio recordings of books. A very well read audio book has the appeal of a play in which the characters come "alive" for the listener. Listeners can listen to all or sections of the book more than once for increased comprehension.
What types of disabilities and learner characteristics are
best supported by books on CD?
*Students who struggle with reading and reading comprehension
*Students who have visual issues or are blind
*Students with ADHD
What organization provides books on CD that is
generally used in schools and that would be appropriate for Cabrini University
students?
Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)
Students can also check out books on tape at the Holy Spirit Library or their local public library.
Books on CD picture and video example:
Books on CD tutorial information:
Many of Cabrini's DRC students are given individual Learning Ally under the main Cabrini DRC account so I am familiar with Learning Ally's services. Of interest, the tutorial explains that a student can read a book with Learning Ally on any one of their devices. Whichever device they choose, LA will begin at the page where they left off reading. Additionally, I found out that LA provide the student with background information about the author. The Hunger Games, shown above has been assigned to some of Cabrini's first year students.
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