About & Contact
TAB2Read is developed by the Thailand Association of the Blind (TAB) — a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for blind and visually impaired people in Thailand through technology, education, and accessible information.
Contact
Section titled “Contact”We welcome feedback, bug reports, feature requests, and collaboration inquiries. Reach us by email — we’d love to hear from you.
Development Team
Section titled “Development Team”Mr. Kitipong Suthi
Director — TAB
Shapes the mission and strategic direction of TAB2Read. Ensures the app builds the right thing for blind and visually impaired users in Thailand.
Mr. Tanakom Talawat
Backend & AI Engineer
Builds and maintains the AI backend (ai.tab2read.com), Gemini API integration, DODP services, and the infrastructure that powers all four AI features.
Pataranit
iOS App Developer
Designs and builds the iOS app in SwiftUI — all 12 modules, every AI feature UI, and the VoiceOver-first interaction layer. nothing2say.dev
About TAB
Section titled “About TAB”The Thailand Association of the Blind (TAB) was established to promote equal opportunities and accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals. TAB operates Thailand’s national DAISY library, produces accessible books, and develops assistive technology.
TAB’s Mission
Section titled “TAB’s Mission”- Provide accessible reading materials to blind and visually impaired people in Thailand
- Develop and promote assistive technology solutions
- Advocate for accessibility standards and policies
- Build partnerships with international organizations (DAISY Consortium, ABC Global Book Service)
TAB2Read Project
Section titled “TAB2Read Project”TAB2Read is TAB’s flagship mobile reading app, now in version 3 with four new AI features:
- Access to thousands of DAISY talking books from the TAB Thailand library
- International book access through the ABC Global Book Service
- AI-powered features for book discovery, preview, and reading
- Full VoiceOver accessibility — designed with and for blind users
- Free for registered members of TAB’s library service
Version History
Section titled “Version History”| Version | Year | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| v1 | 2015 | Streaming DAISY reader — DAISY 2.02 & 3, no download required |
| v2 | 2019 | DODP + ABC partnership, braille (BRF), text reader (TXT, RTF, DOC) |
| v3 | 2026 | Four AI features: Chat Search, Summary, Voice Reader, Live Chat. SwiftUI rewrite. |
Standards & Protocols
Section titled “Standards & Protocols”TAB2Read is built on open standards:
- DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) — international talking book standard
- DODP (DAISY Online Delivery Protocol) — library access protocol
- BRF — Braille Ready Format for refreshable displays
- WCAG — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (AA compliance target)
Acknowledgments
Section titled “Acknowledgments”TAB2Read development is supported by:
- Thailand Association of the Blind
- National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC)
- DAISY Consortium
- Accessible Books Consortium (ABC)
- Community contributors and testers
Presented At
Section titled “Presented At”- CSUN 2026 — 41st Assistive Technology Conference “New Experience for DAISY Books with GenAI” Presented by Mr. Kitipong Suthi, Mr. Tanakom Talawat, and Pataranit