Need some support-losing an eye....

[Nat]

Originally Posted by Lady_Wu

reading and studying are the biggest part of my life. I now have to restrict my read/computer time to one hour every six hours.
I am dealing with this but it is not easy. Thank you for listening to me.
Lady_Wu

Lady_Wu - I'm so very sorry this is happening to you.

If you are going to have to restrict your read/computer time so severely - I know it obviously isn't the same - but there is so much more to listen to now than there were even 5 years ago.

I don't know what your tastes are, but

http://www.librivox.org is an all-volunteer resource for audio files of classic literature - it's growing all the time.

Berkeley also podcasts several of their courses, and that can be really satisfying to hear. I got to listen to two different profs teach the same survey literature course a few years ago and it was really interesting to hear their separate takes.

http://webcast.berkeley.edu/courses.php

There are also many interesting podcasts you can download if you just search subjects you are interested in through itunes.

I know also in Austin there is a group that will actually read textbooks and other items requested by their clients. If you check with your local college/university's disability office, they may know if there is a local group who can make recordings for you of the books you would like to read.

I know there is software that will also read to you, but I can't pay attention to the electronic, non-human voice.

Again, I'm sorry you're in this situation. :/