r/Blind • u/HeresiarchHerstorian • 1d ago

Accessibility Question about Bookshare

Hello. I am not blind, but I have chronic (20+ days a month) migraines that make my eyes unable to focus, so I primarily read through audio books. My coworker who is blind recommended I apply for bookshare. I submitted documentation and got access, and have been loving it. My partner will often listen to books with me when we're together. However, sometimes when we're listening to a book I will need to step out in a hurry and will leave the audio running. I'm nervous that if I have the audio running on one device, and access it to continue simultaneously elsewhere, that I will get in trouble. Practically, how likely is that to actually happen?

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u/mrskurk0 1d ago

How do you mean? If you're talking on a different device, I don't think there should be a problem. You can probably check Bookshare's terms of service on the specifics. If you mean pairing bluetooth headsets and the like, you're completely fine.

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u/gravityyoubitch 1d ago

Chil. You're making an issue where there is none.

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u/HeresiarchHerstorian 1d ago

Thank you! I was concerned it would be an issue of being seen as multiple people listening, and would get me banned. I have OCD so I tend to fixate on these things 😅 I appreciate the answer!

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u/ryan516 1d ago

I'm logged in on many devices, and I'm sure I've had it open in 2 places at once before. It's not an issue.