[Blindtlk] Suggestions Needed

Wed Oct 4 19:33:10 UTC 2017

Sandra,

You may want to explore the iDevices further. There are various accommodations for people who have hand dexterity limitations. I am not familiar with all the possible options, but I have seen them in the settings menu. 

Cordially,

Ellen

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 2:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Suggestions Needed

Hi,

I did have the first version of Pen Friend.  I sold it because I had trouble feeling the buttons.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ringlein, Ellen via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 2:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Suggestions Needed

Sandra,

If you don't want the ongoing expense of a smart phone, you might want to consider an IPod Touch to use with KNFB Reader.

Here is another suggestion for labeling: the PenFriend. But if you are having trouble feeling buttons, this might not be the best fit either.

Here is our catalog description.

PENFRIEND VOICE LABELING SYSTEM:
A versatile tool for labeling and organizing various household items, this pen-shaped device, approximately six inches long and one inch in diameter, records voice labels of varying lengths and associates them with stick-on labels. The unit has four gigabytes of internal memory, which allows for up to 250 hours of recording time. Features include volume control, an external speaker, and a headphone jack. Labels can be re-recorded and additional label packages are available for purchase. Includes 127 stick-on labels of assorted sizes, three magnetic labels, and a neck lanyard). Audio instructions are embedded in the packaging and can be read with the PenFriend. Uses two AAA batteries (included). AIG69P $150.00

Please contact me off list, if you have any questions.

Cordially,

Ellen Ringlein
Manager, Independence Market
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2421| ERinglein at nfb.org

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of braille via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:06 PM
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Cc: rbacchus228 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Suggestions Needed

Stickers are helpful along with puffy paint which dries after two days you can use the puffy paint as different shapes on each item

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> On Oct 4, 2017, at 11:34 AM, S L Johnson via blindtlk 
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Good Morning:
>
> I am writing to my fellow list members to ask for suggestions.  I am 
> totally blind and have been using Braille for all my needs since 
> loosing my sight in 1972.  I have multiple sclerosis.  One of my most 
> annoying symptoms is that my fingers are getting very numb and 
> uncoordinated.  This is making it almost impossible for me to read 
> Braille and daily tasks are more difficult with numb clumbsy hands.  I 
> am seeking ideas for labeling household goods, keeping track of user 
> names and passwords,  a new way to manage my phone and address file 
> and lots of other things that I normally do with Braille.  My other 
> need is a way to read print.  I have been an optacon user since 1976.
> I have open book on my computer but want something more portable.  I 
> have considered getting a smart phone so I can use KNFB Reader but 
> what kind of feeling and dexterity will I need to use one effectively?
> I noticed that in the past few days I had trouble answering my home 
> phone because I could not feel the buttons.  Even typing on my 
> computer is getting more challenging.
> Any advice and information will be appreciated.  You can write to me 
> off list if you prefer and I donâ?Tt want to clutter up the list with 
> my needs.
>
> Sandra Johnson
> SLJohnson25 at comcast.net
> <S L Johnson.vcf>
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