[blindlaw] KNFB READER, AnyoneUsingIt?

Tue May 11 15:19:46 UTC 2010

the Wayfinder has been discontinued and is no longer supported as its 
manufacturer was bought out by another company.
Chuck
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From: "John Ramsey" <joramsey at cox.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 2:58 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] KNFB READER, AnyoneUsingIt?


> Hello Michelle,
> Which phone do you have the KNFB reader on? I am currently approved to get
> one and am looking toward the N86. I asked the list if anyone knows of a
> vendor with a license for the Wayfinder GPS but nobody answered. I am very
> interested in a GPS but devices like the treker are cumbersome and awkward
> when trying to go through courthouse security on a daily basis.
> I have tried to explain to my counselor that maintaining a professional
> appearance is essential to practicing law and am not interested in one of
> these devices. If you or anyone knows of the Wayfinder or a GPS software
> package please let me know.
> Cordially,
> John
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of M T
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 2:49 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] KNFB READER, AnyoneUsingIt?
>
>
> Hello Roger,
> I too use the KNFB Reader and have found it to be an invaluable tool in
> everyday reading situations and in the practice of law. I currently have 
> my
> own practice, therefore I have to go out to meet clients and one of the
> barriers I had to deal with was reading perspective client paperwork and
> giving them a legal opinion right then and there. When I use the KNFB 
> Reader
> in front of them and show them that I can read their paperwork right then
> and there and render them a preliminary opinion, they are quite impressed.
> This little device has been extremely helpful in allowing me to more
> efficiently practice law. Other lawyers are impressed as well. It is
> extremely accurate at reading not only documents and books but I can take
> saved documents that I have on my PC and load them and listen to them 
> while
> in transport. It doubles as a cell phone as well which is convenient. It
> offers another level of independence and shows others that there is 
> nothing
> that blind and low vision individuals cannot accomplish. Also since you 
> can
> adjust the speed settings, I am able to read and assimilate information
> faster than the average person. So far there has not been a document that
> the KNFB Reader has not been able to process. This device has made a huge
> difference in my life and I am confident it will fit your needs. I wish 
> you
> luck in your endeavor to acquire one and if you need any assistance, 
> perhaps
> in composing a letter to your counselor justifying this purchase, I would 
> be
> glad to help you. Best of luck.
>
> Michelle
>
>
> On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Roger Baccus <rogerbaccus at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>> How effective is the KNFB Reader in everyday reading situations? I
>> like it. How can I justify getting State Rehab to buy one?
>>
>>
>> http://www.rogerbaccus.com
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> -- 
> Michelle Tarley, Esq.
> Attorney At Law
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