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Justice Dept. settles blind students v. Kindle controversy
Four universities have agreed the will not purchase, recommend or promote use of the Kindle DX, or any other dedicated electronic book reader, unless the devices are fully accessible to blind students, according to the US Department of Justice.
Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), assistive technology, education, higher education, technology
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