Who is Eligible for Bookshare? December 2011

Bookshare Eligibility DisabilityQualified/Not Qualified Examples of Certifying Professionals Visual Impairment (VI), such as blindness or low vision Qualified A family doctor, ophthalmologist, neurologist, psychiatrist, optometrist, physical therapist, or other medical professional. Teacher of the visually impaired, special education teacher, learning disability specialist, school psychologist, clinical psychologist with a background in learning disabilities, resource specialist or other educational professional Certification from the National Library Service Proof of membership with RFB&D Physical Disability (PD) which affects the ability to read print, such as inability to hold a book or turn pages Qualified Severe Learning Disability that affects the ability to read standard print Those with a severe enough disability, and a professional certifying that the disability is severe enough and the individual needs accessible formats. Autism Emotional disabilities ADHD Not qualified, unless accompanied by a visual or physical disability, or a qualified reading disability that has a physical basis Not applicable Other Learning Challenges ESL and ELL Record of disability kept at school! 2

Students’ Eligibility for Bookshare 3 All Students Students w/ Disabilities Students Who Are Eligible for Bookshare

44 Need More Help?  Utilize NEW Online Support Center under “Help” Tab  Submit Questions to Bookshare using “Contact Us”  Select the appropriate category under “My question is about”  Provide details of the help that you need  Include your name and contact information  The appropriate member of the Bookshare team will address your question promptly!