[Blindtlk] Google Apps.

[Nikki Wunderlich]

I love my braille lite Meleneum 40. It's quiet, and light weight, and fast.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Mc Gee" <mmcatitude at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Google Apps.


> Hello, Federationists!
>
>            I guess not everyone got the message of the BDC that technology
> is available to make most anything accessible to us!  I'll throw this in
> with the Kindle, the Nook, and all the other techie toys that some entity
> chooses to use, even though a more accessible alternative is available.
> This Google matter is a perfect example of a time when education isn't
> productive; we must proceed with litigation because discriminatory animus 
> is
> definitely involved.  This is a clear case of someone simply ignoring our
> needs!
>
>            While I'm venting, I'll inform you that in Des Moines,
> Iowa-that's right, the capitol of Tom Harkin's state-the SSA recently 
> moved
> its office to a location to which public transportation doesn't go.  The 
> SSA
> is very proud of the new office because it's "fully accessible".  But is 
> it?
> How are consumers who don't drive expected to go there independently?  The
> Des Moines Chapter voted to try to solve this problem, but so far nothing
> has changed.  I'll be making a trip to Harkin's office before too long, I
> think.
>
>            Since I have some vision, I'd be letting my Braille skills
> lapse.  Recently, I've been practicing and I'm amazed at how easy it is to
> sort of "relearn"!  Everyone with low vision should learn it!  I felt kind
> of strange Saturday at the Chapter meeting because, while I'm becoming a
> fast Braille reader again, I was sitting there taking notes as a sighted
> person.  Isn't there some kind of Braille note taker out there that's 
> quiet
> and fast?  I've seen some people use some kind of gadget, but I know 
> nothing
> about it.  If anyone has experience with anything like this, I'd welcome
> your comments.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mary
>
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