As a Vision Australia Library member you can access your reading materials from the i-access Library in a variety of ways.
The following devices are fully supported by Vision Australia Library. Contact the library on 1300 654 656 for assistance, or read on for user guides and training videos.
i-Access Library
i-Access is the online library catalogue. Login with your library account details to browse the collection, manage your membership and add books to your bookshelf.
VA Connect App
The free VA Connect App connects you to the online library catalogue using your smartphone, iPad, tablet, or other compatible device.
You can either read material straight away (stream with WiFi) or download (with WiFi) to read on the go.
The app allows you to easily search the online catalogue and add it to your bookshelf. You can also listen to Vision Australia Radio podcasts.
VA Connect App is available free from the Apple App Store and Google Play store
- Video demonstration of Vision Australia Connect app (YouTube)
- VA Connect User Guide - Android (Word, 55KB)
- VA Connect User Guide - iOS (Word, 56KB)
Envoy Connect Player and i-access Kiosk software
The Envoy Connect is a small, simple-to-use audiobook player which can hold up to twenty books and is designed for people who cannot use a smart product.
The Envoy Connect can be purchased from the Vision Store.
Books need to be downloaded to the Envoy Connect using the i-access Kiosk downloading software which connects to the library catalogue. The i-access Kiosk software can be found in the system folder on the Envoy Connect player or download the Kiosk software here.
- Video demonstration of Envoy Connect Player (YouTube)
- Envoy Connect User Guide – Micro USB (Word)
- Envoy Connect User Guide – USB-C (Word)
- Kiosk Quick Start Guide (Word)
- Kiosk User Guide (Word)
Pathway Lite Player
The Pathway Lite is a simple handheld audiobook player which accompanies Feelix Kits and Seed Library kits.
Plextor PTX WiFi online player and Plextor PTX1
The Plextor DAISY Players provide full DAISY playback functionality.
These devices are supported by Vision Australia Library for existing users, but are no longer available for purchase or loan.
Plextor PTX WiFi Online Player
Plextor PTX1
Download DAISY files to a USB or SD Card
Other devices to access the library
In the following list, are the names of devices to access content from the Vision Australia Library. It includes a direct link to the product on the Vision Store website with more information about the device.
Please note, Vision Australia Library does not provide technical support for these devices.
If you need support on a device bought from the Vision Store, please contact the Access Technology Helpdesk.
Refreshable Braille Displays
- Brailliant Bi 20X: Vision Store - Brailliant Bi 20X
- Brailliant Bi 40X: Vision Store - Brailliant Bi 40X
- Mantis Q40: Vision Store - Mantis Q40
- Braille Note Touch 18+: Vision Store - Braille Note Touch 18+
- Braille Note Touch 32+: Vision Store - Braille Note Touch 32+
Other refreshable braille displays can also be used to access the library, including the Braille Sense 6 and Polaris.
Audio players
- SensePlayer: Vision Store - SensePlayer
- Blindshell Classic: Vision Store - Blindshell Classic
- Victor Reader Trek: Vision Store - Victor Reader Trek
- Victor Reader Stream 3: Vision Store - Victor Reader Stream 3
- Victor Reader Stratus 4M: Vision Store - Victor Reader Stratus 4M
- Victor Reader Stratus 12M: Vision Store - Victor Reader Stratus 12M
eBook readers
eBook readers are becoming more user friendly for people who are blind or have low vision. Two of the more accessible ebook readers are the Kindle from Amazon, and the iBooks Store, which runs on several Apple devices including iPod Touch, iPad, and the iPhone. Find out more about ebook readers.
Post
All members can borrow printed braille books from the Vision Australia Library free of charge. Books are posted to you free of charge via Australia Post.