Audiobooks for seniors with vision loss
Unlimited audiobook joy
Enjoy endless audiobook listening and mental stimulation. Bookshare audiobooks enable seniors to listen to as many audiobooks as they like. No wait times or due dates. Plus, seniors can customize their reading experience with synchronized text (see and hear words as they are spoken), enlarge font sizes, or read in braille. Read as many books as you like for $79.99 (less than $7 per month).
Over 1.4 million titles in audio, large text, and braille
Listen without limits
Senior friendly reading features
- Listen to books in high quality audio
- Increase text size for improved visibility
- Adjust background colors and contrast
- Control reading speeds
- Change narrators to suit your listening preference
- Follow along with highlighted text
- Read in braille
- Download a free and easy-to-use reading app
The Bookshare difference
Bookshare has more books in accessible, easy-to-read formats than other ebook or audiobook providers.
| Bookshare | Audible |
|---|---|
| Over 1.4 million titles | Over 550,000 titles |
| For people with print disabilities | For general public |
| Book formats: audio, large text, braille | Audio, some books have text |
| Assisted reading: see and hear text as it is read aloud, word- and sentence-level highlighting, adjust audio, text, colors, and more | Assisted reading: some books have Whispersync |
| Reading limit: none | Reading limit: unlimited for Audible Plus; one title per month from extended selection with premium plan. |
| Read on: smartphones, tablets, computers, assistive technology devices, Alexa-enabled smart speaker | Read on: Kindle, smartphones, tablets, computers, Alexa-enabled smart speaker |
| $79.99 per year (less than $7 per month for unlimited reading) | $7.95 monthly for Audio Plus, $14.95 monthly for Audio Premium Plus |
Frequently asked questions
Who can join Bookshare (who qualifies)?
Bookshare is for people who find it difficult to read traditional print books due to a disability like dyslexia, low vision, blindness, or physical disability. Learn about qualifications.
How many books can I read?
Read as many books as you like with no wait times or due dates.
How do I submit proof of disability (POD)?
- Download and fill in our Proof of Disability form
- Have a qualified professional sign your form
- Email the completed form to POD@bookshare.org
If you are a member of Learning Ally or NLS, you can submit your member information as a form of proof of disability. Learn more about this option and other questions on our proof of disability FAQ.
“On Father’s Day, I gave him a one-year membership to Bookshare… Over the course of the next several months, dad continually told me how thankful he was for Bookshare. He found all eight of the Outlander series books and is reading them again while we wait for the ninth one. He was so happy…”
– Caregiver for a Bookshare member
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Our Mission
We believe that access to information is a universal human right. Yet more than ninety percent of books and published materials cannot be read by people with disabilities. Our work is focused on making reading accessible to everyone around the world.