[blindlaw] KNFB READER, AnyoneUsingIt?

Tue May 11 16:56:12 UTC 2010

If you buy the reader, does it come with a cell phone or is that separate?
Steve
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> the Wayfinder has been discontinued and is no longer supported as its
> manufacturer was bought out by another company.
> Chuck
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>> 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
>>
>> "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing"
>>                                               -- Helen Keller
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