As dyslexics struggle with reading, pouring over pages of small, tightly-printed text may not be the best option.
Luckily, book scanning has become a viable option for transferring printed text into PDFs and eBook format to help dyslexics read. These digital formats are compatible with much text-to-speech software, which makes reading easier for those with dyslexia.
For those in need of the digital format for text, there are many options for scanning and converting books.
Do-It-Yourself
The do-it-yourself options require a scanner and the books you wish to scan. The process is very tedious, but it is inexpensive and everything will be right on your computer.
Google docs has an option to make a document from a picture of text. Simply take a picture and follow the instructions on the app.
Services in Southeast Michigan
Ann Arbor offers a few good book scanning services. It’s typically cheaper if you live in the area, but shipping costs can increase the price, depending on how many books are in the order.
Located in Warren, Michigan
Bluepoint scans to many different formats and uses OCR. They service the Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana areas.
Located in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Document Scanning scans to many formats and uses OCR.
Services outside of Michigan
There are many non-local services for book scanning, but some are costly and others only work with certain formats.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri
Blue Leaf is the best rated and reviewed service for book scanning. Their versatile services allow them to convert books to Word documents, PDFs, and eBooks.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bound Book Scanning is a reasonably-priced service that works particularly well for the eBook format.
Located in Austin, Texas
This Texas-based company aims to make information flexible, portable, and accessible. They convert books into digital format, making them readable on your e-reader or online. The process is simple: Fill out an order form on their website, receive a price quote, mail in the materials you would like digitized, and they will take care of the rest.
Various Locations
Scanning America’s high-quality document scanning and imaging services are available at their conversion centers or at your location.
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