[blindlaw] Publisher Info

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Rod and John,
 
I've had some interesting experiences with some of the other publishers,  but 
by far, my best experience is with Aspen and Daniel Eckroad.  Getting  
registered for their accessible texts program was simple -- I just had to submit  a 
letter from my law school's disability services person or dean of students  
varifying that I have a disability that necissitates the use of electronic  
texts.  Then, each semester, I send Daniel a list of the Aspen books my  
professors are requiring.  He usually gets back to me within two days to  let me know 
if they're available electronically.  So far, every book has  been available 
that way, and I've probably asked for fifteen or more.   Then, a few weeks 
before the first day of school, I fax Daniel a copy of my  receipt, and he emails 
me the books I need.  For copyright reasons, you  have to actually buy the hard 
copies of the books before Aspen will release them  to you.  
 
I've gotten into the habit of asking my professors to use Aspen  textbooks.  
Some have actually chosen Aspen instead of Foundation or West  because of 
Aspen's accessibility policy.  I guess the point of this email  is that Aspen is 
awesome, and self advocacy works.
 
Good luck to all of you.
Regards,
Ronza
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Rod and John,
 
I've had some interesting experiences with some of the other publishers, but by far, my best experience is with Aspen and Daniel Eckroad.  Getting registered for their accessible texts program was simple -- I just had to submit a letter from my law school's disability services person or dean of students varifying that I have a disability that necissitates the use of electronic texts.  Then, each semester, I send Daniel a list of the Aspen books my professors are requiring.  He usually gets back to me within two days to let me know if they're available electronically.  So far, every book has been available that way, and I've probably asked for fifteen or more.  Then, a few weeks before the first day of school, I fax Daniel a copy of my receipt, and he emails me the books I need.  For copyright reasons, you have to actually buy the hard copies of the books before Aspen will release them to you. 
 
I've gotten into the habit of asking my professors to use Aspen textbooks.  Some have actually chosen Aspen instead of Foundation or West because of Aspen's accessibility policy.  I guess the point of this email is that Aspen is awesome, and self advocacy works.
 
Good luck to all of you.
Regards,
Ronza