http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/p...-violates-civil-rights_-1006723-99801389.html
Basically, a few schools tested an OPTIONAL program where students could receive their text books via Kindle. Students were free to opt-in or opt-out.
Obviously, using an e-reader for text books has several advantages (I would have *loved* this in college, not having to carry around about 75 pounds of books around campus).
But, apparently, there was one disadvantage - blind people could not use the Kindle.
So, despite the fact it was a completely optional test program, schools were forced to stop any programs testing the use of the Kindle in place of text books.
Awesome.
Basically, a few schools tested an OPTIONAL program where students could receive their text books via Kindle. Students were free to opt-in or opt-out.
Obviously, using an e-reader for text books has several advantages (I would have *loved* this in college, not having to carry around about 75 pounds of books around campus).
But, apparently, there was one disadvantage - blind people could not use the Kindle.
The Civil Rights Division informed the schools they were under investigation. In subsequent talks, the Justice Department demanded the universities stop distributing the Kindle; if blind students couldn't use the device, then nobody could.
So, despite the fact it was a completely optional test program, schools were forced to stop any programs testing the use of the Kindle in place of text books.
Awesome.