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Val Temp <val.paul2005@...>
Hi!
I received an email from a friend telling me to try open audible, but as this friend has some sight, I have no idea if this is accessible with NVDA. I have tried to use this program with jaws, but to no avail. Can someone tell me if this is accessible with NVDA and how to use it? Val.
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Felix G.
Hi,
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did a bit of research since the name of the program sounded interesting. Looks shady to me though, so even if it were accessible I'd be reluctant to use it. Best, Felix Am So., 26. Jan. 2020 um 09:06 Uhr schrieb Val Temp <val.paul2005@gmail.com>:
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Val Temp <val.paul2005@...>
Thanks.
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When I tried it with Jaws, I kind of wondered.
On 26/01/2020 08:21, Felix G. wrote:
Hi,
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No, I've never used Open Audible. but, a bit of a shameless plug, Libro.FM allows you to buy DRM free, downloadable audiobooks, and gives you the option to support your local independent bookstore if desired. The team listened very closely to my feedback with NVDA and on mobile apps. I did the best I could without having an Android device, but they just released an IOS update that addresses a ton of VoiceOver navigational quirks. I consulted using NVDA but the site should work with JAWS. They loved my feedback so much they said, explicitly, they will hire me again when they have the budget to pay me again and to do a big batch of accessibility work, which is certainly on the roadmap. Gotta say, they payed me on time, and payed me via direct deposit, which was nice. They really want to adopt a culture of accessibility, even if it takes time to do so. My affiliate link is below. If you don't want a membership, buy any audiobook without the membership and the affiliate link will still work.
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David Griffith
I looked at this and unfortunately it is only available in the USA as a membership so not really an option for those of us in the UK and elsewhere. David Griffith
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robert Kingett
No, I've never used Open Audible. but, a bit of a shameless plug, Libro.FM allows you to buy DRM free, downloadable audiobooks, and gives you the option to support your local independent bookstore if desired. The team listened very closely to my feedback with NVDA and on mobile apps. I did the best I could without having an Android device, but they just released an IOS update that addresses a ton of VoiceOver navigational quirks. I consulted using NVDA but the site should work with JAWS. They loved my feedback so much they said, explicitly, they will hire me again when they have the budget to pay me again and to do a big batch of accessibility work, which is certainly on the roadmap. Gotta say, they payed me on time, and payed me via direct deposit, which was nice. They really want to adopt a culture of accessibility, even if it takes time to do so. My affiliate link is below. If you don't want a membership, buy any audiobook without the membership and the affiliate link will still work. Affiliate link for monthly membership.
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David Griffith
From other lists I know that there are lots of visually impaired people using Open Audible.
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The issue is that the setup screens are reportedly inaccessible but if you get sighted help beyond this it is apparently completely accessible. One person posted the key sequences you need to press to ensure setup through the inaccessible setup screens but I am not sure I saved this. I will have a look and post if I find the instructions. David Griffith.
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Val Temp Sent: 26 January 2020 08:23 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Thanks. When I tried it with Jaws, I kind of wondered. On 26/01/2020 08:21, Felix G. wrote: Hi,
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Oh yikes! So sorry about the lack of international support! Contact them directly about that. I'm just their accessibility guy. Note that they are nowhere near as large as Amazon, but they aim to make this better but keep books DRM free. See contact info below. Our team is small (but mighty!), so email is the best way to ensure our customers get a quick response. If you’d like to talk to one of our team members on the phone, simply email hello@... with your name, phone number, and the best time to reach you, and we will call you as soon as possible.
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Val Temp <val.paul2005@...>
Hi David!
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This must have been before I joined this list, But i'd be so grateful if you could find this. Val.
On 26/01/2020 11:24, David Griffith wrote:
From other lists I know that there are lots of visually impaired people using Open Audible.
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David Griffith
The information was not posted here but on the British Computer Association of the Blind. I thought I had saved the information but cannot presently find it.
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I have asked on BCAB if somebody could repost the necessary keystrokes. Hopefully somebody will respond. David Griffith
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Val Temp Sent: 26 January 2020 12:50 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi David! This must have been before I joined this list, But i'd be so grateful if you could find this. Val. On 26/01/2020 11:24, David Griffith wrote: From other lists I know that there are lots of visually impaired people using Open Audible.
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Dorothea Martin
Hello, All,
I'm new to this group, so I have come in on the middle of this thread. Could you briefly explain to me what Open Audible is? Thanks. Dotty Martin
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Pele West
Hi David and Everyone
Below are the instructions for installing Open Audible. I did not make a note of who originally posted this information, but I have modified the format of the text slightly. Pele West To install using defaults assuming the installation is on the first screen: 1. Run the Open Audible Install File 2. Press <Enter> 3 times after the screen reader has finished reading out a progress bar 3. Press <Tab> 3 times 4. Press <Enter> 5. Wait a minute or so for the files to be copied, then pres <Tab> twice 6. Press <Enter> OpenAudible should start up.
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David Griffith
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dorothea Martin Sent: 26 January 2020 15:01 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hello, All, I'm new to this group, so I have come in on the middle of this thread. Could you briefly explain to me what Open Audible is? Thanks. Dotty Martin
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David Griffith
Someone from the British Computer Association of the Blind list has kindly sent me the instructions for installing Open Audible without sight.
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I have not installed Open audible myself but I understand that after the initial inaccessible setup the program will work nicely with NVDA. I copy the information sent to me below. To install using defaults assuming the installation is on the first screen: 1. Run the Open Audible Install File 2. Press <Enter> 3 times after the screen reader has finished reading out a progress bar 3. Press <Tab> 3 times 4. Press <Enter> 5. Wait a minute or so for the files to be copied, then pres <Tab> twice 6. Press <Enter> Open Audible should start up. David Griffith
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Griffith via Groups.Io Sent: 26 January 2020 18:24 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible You can follow this link. https://openaudible.org/ David Griffith -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dorothea Martin Sent: 26 January 2020 15:01 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hello, All, I'm new to this group, so I have come in on the middle of this thread. Could you briefly explain to me what Open Audible is? Thanks. Dotty Martin
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David Griffith
That is very helpful.
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Many thanks. David Griffith
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: 26 January 2020 18:20 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi David and Everyone Below are the instructions for installing Open Audible. I did not make a note of who originally posted this information, but I have modified the format of the text slightly. Pele West To install using defaults assuming the installation is on the first screen: 1. Run the Open Audible Install File 2. Press <Enter> 3 times after the screen reader has finished reading out a progress bar 3. Press <Tab> 3 times 4. Press <Enter> 5. Wait a minute or so for the files to be copied, then pres <Tab> twice 6. Press <Enter> OpenAudible should start up.
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David Griffith
Sorry Pele
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I got confused as to which email group I was responding to. I had not realised that you had responded directly to the NVDA group so the information appeared twice. Anyway it is very helpful. David Griffith
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Pele West Sent: 26 January 2020 18:20 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi David and Everyone Below are the instructions for installing Open Audible. I did not make a note of who originally posted this information, but I have modified the format of the text slightly. Pele West To install using defaults assuming the installation is on the first screen: 1. Run the Open Audible Install File 2. Press <Enter> 3 times after the screen reader has finished reading out a progress bar 3. Press <Tab> 3 times 4. Press <Enter> 5. Wait a minute or so for the files to be copied, then pres <Tab> twice 6. Press <Enter> OpenAudible should start up.
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Val Temp <val.paul2005@...>
Hi David!
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Many thanks for all the information. Val.
On 26/01/2020 18:30, David Griffith wrote:
That is very helpful.
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Debbie April Yuille
Is this site only for the states?
Debbie
From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robert Kingett
No, I've never used Open Audible. but, a bit of a shameless plug, Libro.FM allows you to buy DRM free, downloadable audiobooks, and gives you the option to support your local independent bookstore if desired. The team listened very closely to my feedback with NVDA and on mobile apps. I did the best I could without having an Android device, but they just released an IOS update that addresses a ton of VoiceOver navigational quirks. I consulted using NVDA but the site should work with JAWS. They loved my feedback so much they said, explicitly, they will hire me again when they have the budget to pay me again and to do a big batch of accessibility work, which is certainly on the roadmap. Gotta say, they payed me on time, and payed me via direct deposit, which was nice. They really want to adopt a culture of accessibility, even if it takes time to do so. My affiliate link is below. If you don't want a membership, buy any audiobook without the membership and the affiliate link will still work. Affiliate link for monthly membership.
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Debbie April Yuille
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If people must remove DRM from books. Try googleing inaudible. It does the same thing but the setup is completely accessible. You also don't need to log in with your audible account. You just need the official Audible Manager installed. Debbie
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Griffith Sent: Monday, 27 January 2020 12:17 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible The information was not posted here but on the British Computer Association of the Blind. I thought I had saved the information but cannot presently find it. I have asked on BCAB if somebody could repost the necessary keystrokes. Hopefully somebody will respond. David Griffith -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Val Temp Sent: 26 January 2020 12:50 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi David! This must have been before I joined this list, But i'd be so grateful if you could find this. Val. On 26/01/2020 11:24, David Griffith wrote: From other lists I know that there are lots of visually impaired people using Open Audible.
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Monte Single
I do not have the audible manager installed and I download and convert audible books with no problems.
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io [mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Debbie April Yuille Sent: January-26-20 11:40 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi If people must remove DRM from books. Try googleing inaudible. It does the same thing but the setup is completely accessible. You also don't need to log in with your audible account. You just need the official Audible Manager installed. Debbie -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Griffith Sent: Monday, 27 January 2020 12:17 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible The information was not posted here but on the British Computer Association of the Blind. I thought I had saved the information but cannot presently find it. I have asked on BCAB if somebody could repost the necessary keystrokes. Hopefully somebody will respond. David Griffith -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Val Temp Sent: 26 January 2020 12:50 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi David! This must have been before I joined this list, But i'd be so grateful if you could find this. Val. On 26/01/2020 11:24, David Griffith wrote: From other lists I know that there are lots of visually impaired people using Open Audible.
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Debbie April Yuille
Are you signed into Audible through iTunes? Maybe that's enough. I believed that you needed one of those to be installed.
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Debbie
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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Monte Single Sent: Monday, 27 January 2020 4:45 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible I do not have the audible manager installed and I download and convert audible books with no problems. -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io [mailto:nvda@nvda.groups.io] On Behalf Of Debbie April Yuille Sent: January-26-20 11:40 PM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi If people must remove DRM from books. Try googleing inaudible. It does the same thing but the setup is completely accessible. You also don't need to log in with your audible account. You just need the official Audible Manager installed. Debbie -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Griffith Sent: Monday, 27 January 2020 12:17 AM To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible The information was not posted here but on the British Computer Association of the Blind. I thought I had saved the information but cannot presently find it. I have asked on BCAB if somebody could repost the necessary keystrokes. Hopefully somebody will respond. David Griffith -----Original Message----- From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Val Temp Sent: 26 January 2020 12:50 To: nvda@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [nvda] Using Open audible Hi David! This must have been before I joined this list, But i'd be so grateful if you could find this. Val. On 26/01/2020 11:24, David Griffith wrote: From other lists I know that there are lots of visually impaired people using Open Audible.
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