[Blindtlk] Tape Measure and Level?

[Marion Gwizdala]

Bryan,
    Did you get the tape measure at convention? Is it a talking tape measure 
or a Braille one? I have been looking for a Braille tape measure and an 
audible level at a reasonable price. Can you give me more information on 
these?

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Blind Diesel Mechanics Out There?


> hi,
>
> i was told by a woman with national last convention that you can call and 
> get info about specialized micrometers and torque wrenches.
> i picked up the talking multi meter and tape measure last summer.
>
> Bryan Schulz
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:36 AM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Blind Diesel Mechanics Out There?
>
>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> My friend, Mike, is planning on attending the local college to get an
>> Associate's in Heavy Equipment Mechanics. He got a certificate many
>> years ago, and worked as a Diesel Mechanic mostly working on the
>> engine of eighteen-wheelers. With this associate's degree, he will be
>> working on the entire diesel truck, and plans on looking into
>> specializing in construction equipment.
>>
>> Though he has worked as a diesel mechanic before, it was before his
>> visual loss due to early-onset macular degeneration. Now, his vision
>> is 20/200 in the right eye and finger recognition in the peripheral in
>> the left. He can use a CCTV, and reads with a magnifier for everyday
>> use, and uses ZoomText. However, he is unsure of what accommodations
>> and/or adaptable equipment would be best for his education in the
>> Diesel Mechanic classes, as well as in the co-op work and employment
>> afterwards.
>>
>> so, he is looking for other mechanics (especially diesel mechanics)
>> who are visually impaired or blind. He would like to hear from those
>> who use CCTVs and other visual aids, especially, on the types of CCTVs
>> that are good for working on engines (he has heard there is a good one
>> that is on an arm?), as well as things like monoculars, as well as
>> non-visual equipment and tips.
>>
>> If you are or know soemone who is employed (or has been employed as) a
>> dieselmechanic, please write to Mike at mcwellduh538 at gmail.com
>>
>> He has an appointment with someone next week for an assessment, but
>> the woman doing the assessment has already told him that she is not
>> sure about the mechanics program, and that they will have to figure it
>> out together, and he wanted to come prepared.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Jewel
>> NFB of NC
>>
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