[Blindtlk] Looking for Specific Calculator

[Mike Freeman]

Hmmm ... I never observed life to be fair. (big grin)

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:13 AM
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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