Books are an age-old means for many people to stay connected to the world and/or to be informed, stimulated and entertained. But many people experience physical limitations that prevent them from reading standard print.
According to the CDC, the number of individuals who are blind is predicted to increase to 8.96 million by 2050, due to increasing rates of diabetes, other chronic conditions, and the rapidly aging population of the U.S. That’s over double the number of blind individuals from just ten years ago.
Do you have trouble hearing your grandkids when they call you or your spouse when you are in a restaurant? Approximately one in three adults between 65 and 74 has some loss of hearing and almost 50% of those who are 75+ have trouble hearing. What about your vision? Is
