[Blindtlk] Looking for Specific Calculator

[Graves, Diane]

Hi Jewel and Paul,

Thank you both so much for your responses.  I will check in to these.  

Unfortunately I don't have a vocational rehabilitation counselor, as I have been employed for 20 years now. When I made the decision to go back to school a couple of years ago, I was flying solo.

Given the fact that, I am "gainfully employed" I doubt very seriously that VR would assist with any school expenses, especially in the wake of this recession.

I actually have been toying with the idea of trying to reopen a case to get some of my equipment used for work replaced. I am in urgent need of a new Braille display.

The last time they replaced equipment for me though, they said the next go round would be my employer's responsibility. With everyone claiming to have "no money" I'm fairly certain that this is what I would be told today as well.


Diane Graves
Civil Rights Specialist
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
317-232-2647
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel S.
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 1:14 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Looking for Specific Calculator

I found this great review of 5 different scienctific calculators. It
can be found at <http://www.tsbvi.edu/math/talk-sci-calc.htm>

>From what I see, talking scientific calculators start at about $250. I
have not found any in the $50 to $100 range. I know there should be
some in that range, but because talking calculators are specifically
for the blind, they are more expensive since less people buy them. I
know that's not fair, especially when someone can buy a basic
calculator for five bucks at the drug store, but our talking
calculators start at minimum $20. It's ridiculous.

Might I suggest speaking to your vocational rehabiliitation counselor
about purchasing the scientific calculator as a necessary item for
school and/or work? I asked for it for when school starts because I'll
be doing algebra, trigonometry, and eventually calculus. They said
sure, we'll get it. So it's in my list of needs for school.

Good luck,
Jewel

On 7/12/10, Graves, Diane <dgraves at icrc.in.gov> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> My apologies to those of you who are receiving this twice. There may even be
> some who receive it three times, but I'm needing to cover my bases quickly.
>
> Does anyone know where I might find a scientific calculator, one that will
> convert fractions, do square roots and all the other complicated features
> that go along with college level math. I looked on the NFB website, and we
> don't seem to carry anything like that  there.
>
> Does anyone know where I might find one of these? If so, are they
> astronomically expensive? I define "astronomical" as being greater than
> $50-$100, as you can now buy a basic model for less than $20.
>
> Any guidance would be much appreciated.
> [cid:image002.gif at 01CB21B6.C9B22190]
>
> Diane Graves
> Civil Rights Specialist
> Indiana Civil Rights Commission
> Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
> 317-232-2647
>
> "It is service that measures success."
> George Washington Carver
>
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