W4EDUCATION

Bookshare: accessible reading and learning support

United States

Accessible reading formats and learning support for people with qualifying print disabilities.

Bookshare provides supported reading through audio, highlighted text, enlarged text and braille formats. Free U.S. student access requires eligibility; other membership plans may have charges.

Who qualifies

Qualifying print disability and required professional eligibility confirmation for restricted collections; public-domain materials have different access rules.

How to access it

Review Who Qualifies and the membership options. Submit any required eligibility documentation only to Bookshare, not W4NETWORK.

What to have ready

Provider may require proof of a qualifying disability. Do not submit medical or school records to W4NETWORK.

Cost or fee

Free for qualifying U.S. students. Check other membership plans and optional services.

Accessibility

Provider offers assisted reading formats; confirm compatibility with your device and needs.

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