Bookshare Global Qualifications
Who qualifies to join Bookshare?
To join Bookshare, you must have a qualifying disability that prevents you from reading printed text. These include the following:
- Visual Impairments such as blindness, low vision, macular degeneration, and other types of vision loss that prevent you from seeing printed text.
- Learning Disabilities such as dyslexia that significantly interfere with processing, tracking, and comprehending printed text.
- Physical Disabilities such as cerebral palsy that make it difficult to hold a book, turn pages, move your head, or physically manage a book.
Proof of disability must be provided when signing up for Bookshare.
What disabilities do not qualify?
The following disabilities do not qualify for Bookshare.
- autism
- intellectual disabilities
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- hearing loss
- dysgraphia
- dyscalculia
If you possess one of these disabilities, but also have an qualifying visual, learning, or physical disability, you may qualify to join Bookshare.
Who can confirm your qualifying disability?
Local partner organizations that support people with disabilities can help you submit proof of disability and sign up for Bookshare. Only professionals trained in disabilities can confirm your qualification.