All Reading Counts: Value of Audiobooks in Reading Development and Sources for those with Visual, Physical, or Reading Disabilities Preventing Use of Traditional Books
Location
Online
Start Date
14-10-2026 10:00 AM
End Date
14-10-2026 11:00 AM
Description
Abstract:
While not OERs, Talking Book Centers or Libraries for the Blind are great resources not only for those with visual or physical impairments, but with reading disabilities as well. Audiobooks often get a bad rap, but studies show that they can be effective for learning and even reading development.
Outcomes:
- Awareness of how audiobooks can be effective in learning both content and reading skills and, as such, can expand the reach of other content.
- Awareness of free resources for students and lifelong learners with visual, physical, or reading disabilities that prevent them from using traditional books.
- How copyright facilitates the local creation of audio content for eligible users, helping to ensure accessible resources for all.
Bio:
- Freya Anderson has been with the Alaska State Library since 2000, taking on the Alaska Talking Book Center in 2016. Since then, sharing that listening IS reading and learning AND can benefit both whether traditional print books are involved or not has become a passion for her. At home, she enjoys listening to books, knitting, and her cat, Ivy.
All Reading Counts: Value of Audiobooks in Reading Development and Sources for those with Visual, Physical, or Reading Disabilities Preventing Use of Traditional Books
Online
Abstract:
While not OERs, Talking Book Centers or Libraries for the Blind are great resources not only for those with visual or physical impairments, but with reading disabilities as well. Audiobooks often get a bad rap, but studies show that they can be effective for learning and even reading development.
Outcomes:
- Awareness of how audiobooks can be effective in learning both content and reading skills and, as such, can expand the reach of other content.
- Awareness of free resources for students and lifelong learners with visual, physical, or reading disabilities that prevent them from using traditional books.
- How copyright facilitates the local creation of audio content for eligible users, helping to ensure accessible resources for all.
Bio:
- Freya Anderson has been with the Alaska State Library since 2000, taking on the Alaska Talking Book Center in 2016. Since then, sharing that listening IS reading and learning AND can benefit both whether traditional print books are involved or not has become a passion for her. At home, she enjoys listening to books, knitting, and her cat, Ivy.