[blindkid] Refreshable Braille

[Richard Holloway]

The Focus 40 will also pair nicely with a PC using JAWS, and even a Macintosh with the latest OS running. (I presume the 14 would do likewise but would not be nearly as useful with a full sized computer.) We also found that adding the display to my daughter’s PC made access far greater for her. Now she switches quite seamlessly between a FOCUS display and qwerty keyboard as she chooses, and she can have the option to read with braille, not just have JAWS read to her...


On Jan 15, 2014, at 12:24 PM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:

> I use the Freedom Scientific Focus 40 and I believe it is around
> $2800.00.  There is also a Focus 14 that is around $1200.00.  You can
> find exact prices at freedomscientific.org.  The difference is the
> number of braille cells.  These devices cannot operate independently.
> There are several similar products and I believe most of them are
> good.  If he is reading a lot I would go with the Focus 40 because it
> provides more braille cells.
> 
> On 1/15/14, Darcirae Hooks <draehooks at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> My son is 10 and learning the IPad at school. We bought one for him to use
>> at home. Was wondering what Refreshable display I all recommend and approx
>> cost. He is fluent in Braille and uses an Apex at school but don't have
>> anything for him to use for non school stuff or summer reading.
>> 
>> Please advise!!!!!
>> 
>> Darci
>> 
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
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