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  1. Every educator should read & know about the PALM initiative (Purchase Accessible Learning Materials) from @AIM_Center. ht.ly/bj53F
  2. Assistive Technology Update posts podcast about #Bookshare, AT in the cloud, DaVinci, other interesting new AT. ht.ly/biHn8
  3. Just 8 hours left in the Memorial Holiday promo. Get a 3-mo #Bookshare membership for free! bit.ly/KlxpcI #vets #blind #va
  4. Future Reflections, NFB magazine for parents of blind children, posts article about #Bookshare. ht.ly/bge0e
  5. Now twenty-six university presses contribute digital files to #Bookshare, building phenomenal collection of titles. ht.ly/bgezi
  6. @tchrmom2boys You can find lots of #Bookshare videos on YouTube. Search under bookshare.org. Try "What Am I?" Thanks 4 ur good work
  7. @dirtydemocrat Good 2 hear, thanks - MN
  8. @librarythingtim yes, pls go to: bit.ly/i737aW regarding info on our api - MN
  9. @shazza59 Pls write in to support(at)bookshare(dot)org include account email, books attempted to download, error messages experienced - MN
  10. @SarahFunes do u get error message? If so,what does it say? Do books show unavailable? If so, log back in2 acct by Settings, Sign In - MN
  11. The IRIS Center, known for excellent online training modules, releases new module on UDL. ht.ly/beluu
  12. Happy Memorial Day! For the next 4 days, #Bookshare is offering FREE 3-month memberships to qualified individuals - bit.ly/KlxpcI
  13. @kernsac thanks for your very kind tweet!
  14. A process for selecting accommodations for reading (PAR) looks like a very useful resource. Developed by 2 teachers ht.ly/b9Ebh
  15. Celebrate Memorial Day with #Bookshare and get a FREE 3 month membership, learn more! bit.ly/KlxpcI #veterans #VA #blind #lowvision
  16. @dirtydemocrat May I get the book title? - MN
  17. Bookshare is cheering on the Oklahoma School of the Blind student competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in DC! ht.ly/b0Ne1
  18. @clwilkens Thanks for your tweet!