[Athen] graphic novels

[Leyna Bencomo]

Thank you all for the suggestions!  I think I will have one of my student workers record the audio for it.  I have never heard of the OBI tool.  I will look into it.

Leyna Bencomo
Assistive Technology Specialist
Information Technology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, EPC 240
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4202 / lbencomo at uccs.edu<mailto:lbencomo at uccs.edu>
http://www.uccs.edu/~it/

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Rasul, Kamran
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 5:18 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] graphic novels

At my previous place of work, we hired a wonderful kind lady that was already volunteer reader for her local library. We provided her with a digital mic and a timesheet she filled out. When she completed a few chapters, we transferred it over to the student and continued to do this until she had completed the entire book.

Kamran Rasul, M.Ed
Director of Assistive Technology
Columbia Basin College, TD 422
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
krasul at columbiabasin.edu<mailto:krasul at columbiabasin.edu> | 509.543.1448 ext.2048

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Joseph Polizzotto
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:08 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] graphic novels

In addition to what others have mentioned, I would explore possibly hiring English students to read portions of the text, to which you could add some descriptive audio content. This could be compiled as a classic-audio DAISY book, which would provide the best navigation tools for the students. The open-source OBI tool by the DAISY consortium might be used for this purpose.

I know this may not be feasible but it would be excellent to have more resources like this. I think the student would benefit from it a lot, too.


Joseph Polizzotto
Associate Professor, Learning Skills
High Tech Center Access Specialist
Taft College
29 Cougar Court
Taft CA 93268
661-763-7977 (work)
408-504-7404 (cell)
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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Leyna Bencomo
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 3:27 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu>>
Subject: [Athen] graphic novels
Has anyone had to work with graphic novels?  We have a required textbook that is a graphic novel and a blind student who needs to read it.  I've asked the publisher and they say there is not even a separate pdf, it's all drawn.  I hate to rewrite the entire book but it looks like that is what its coming down to.  Bookshare says they don't have the resources.  Suggestions anyone?  Has anyone done this already?  The book, by the way, is THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS by Marjane Satrapi ISBN:  9780375714832

Leyna Bencomo
Assistive Technology Specialist
Information Technology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, EPC 240
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4202 / lbencomo at uccs.edu<mailto:lbencomo at uccs.edu>
http://www.uccs.edu/~it/


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