Digital technology facilitates reading for visually impaired at library in China's Shanxi

STORY: Digital technology facilitates reading for visually impaired at library in China's Shanxi SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the library 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN XIANGSHU, Staff member, Shanxi Library 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG XIA, Visitor at the library 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): REN XIANGSHU, Staff member, Shanxi Library 5. various of books STORYLINE: Shanxi Library in north China has employed digital technology to facilitate reading for visually impaired people. The braille reading area in the library, covering about 150 square meters, is equipped with devices like braille displays, magnifiers, and blind-friendly computers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN XIANGSHU, Staff member, Shanxi Library "In 2018, we launched an initiative to promote digital reading for the visually impaired. We provided extensive training on intelligent audiobook players. Our services have been well-received, with h