[BlindTlk] BlindTlk Digest, Vol 179, Issue 2
Kerry
kerry1211 at cox.net
Sun May 2 15:09:37 UTC 2021
Hi Judy, the flex boxes are not accessible to set up, but once they are set up you can use voice guidance to navigate many of the options although not all applications are accessible.
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> 1. Does anyone have experience with Comcast's FlexBox? (Judy Jones)
> 2. Looking for a USB voice recorder (Kevin)
> 3. Re: Looking for a USB voice recorder (Chris Nestrud)
> 4. Re: Looking for a USB voice recorder (Kevin)
> 5. Re: Looking for a USB voice recorder (Vickie)
> 6. Re: Looking for a USB voice recorder (Kevin)
> 7. Cited guide/dependent services (Kerry)
> 8. Re: [BlTlk] Cited guide/dependent services (Judy Jones)
> 9. Re: Looking for a USB voice recorder (Lloyd Rasmussen)
> 10. Re: Cited guide/dependent services (Ericka)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 08:54:54 -0700
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [BlindTlk] Does anyone have experience with Comcast's
> FlexBox?
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> Hi, All,
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> I am thinking about getting this, as it is free with our Comcast internet account.
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> Now the biggie expected question: Is the FlexBox accessible? Would I be able to set it up out of the box and use it?
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> Thanks very much.
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> Judy
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> ? (sunrise over mountains)
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> ?embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.?
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 11:56:30 -0400
> From: Kevin <kevinsisco61784 at gmail.com>
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> Does anyone on this list know of a digital recorder that can connect to
> a computer via USB?? Thank you in advance.
>
> Kevin
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> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 15:17:08 -0500
> From: Chris Nestrud <ccn at chrisnestrud.com>
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> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> Take a look at:
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> The Eltrinex V12Pro Talking Digital Recorder
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> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1902/bm190212.htm
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> Chris
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>> On Sat, May 01, 2021 at 11:56:30AM -0400, Kevin via BlindTlk wrote:
>> Does anyone on this list know of a digital recorder that can connect to a
>> computer via USB??? Thank you in advance.
>>
>> Kevin
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> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 16:57:54 -0400
> From: Kevin <kevinsisco61784 at gmail.com>
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> I've bookmarked this because it looks alright but I'm not completely
> sold on the product.? Maybe the company can tell me more about other
> recorders if they have any.
>
> Kevin
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> http://kclive.buzzsprout.com
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>> On 5/1/2021 4:17 PM, Chris Nestrud via BlindTlk wrote:
>> Take a look at:
>>
>> The Eltrinex V12Pro Talking Digital Recorder
>>
>> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1902/bm190212.htm
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>> Chris
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>>> On Sat, May 01, 2021 at 11:56:30AM -0400, Kevin via BlindTlk wrote:
>>> Does anyone on this list know of a digital recorder that can connect to a
>>> computer via USB??? Thank you in advance.
>>>
>>> Kevin
>>>
>>> http://kclive.buzzsprout.com
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> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 15:19:18 -0700
> From: "Vickie" <happytraveler1972 at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> Check at
> http://www.pulsetv.com
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> They had one called a Voice Recorder, and it?s only about $17. You have a record switch you flip to record, and it can be downloaded to a computer thru the USB, and the files are MP3. I hope they still have some.
> Vickie Rolison
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> From: Kevin via BlindTlk
> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2021 8:56 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Kevin
> Subject: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> Does anyone on this list know of a digital recorder that can connect to
> a computer via USB? Thank you in advance.
>
> Kevin
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 21:41:03 -0400
> From: Kevin <kevinsisco61784 at gmail.com>
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> The recorder is sold out but now at least I have the phone number so I
> can talk to someone.? Thanks.
>
> Kevin
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> http://kclive.buzzsprout.com
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>> On 5/1/2021 6:19 PM, Vickie via BlindTlk wrote:
>> Check at
>> http://www.pulsetv.com
>>
>> They had one called a Voice Recorder, and it?s only about $17. You have a record switch you flip to record, and it can be downloaded to a computer thru the USB, and the files are MP3. I hope they still have some.
>> Vickie Rolison
>>
>>
>> From: Kevin via BlindTlk
>> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2021 8:56 AM
>> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Kevin
>> Subject: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
>>
>> Does anyone on this list know of a digital recorder that can connect to
>> a computer via USB? Thank you in advance.
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>> http://kclive.buzzsprout.com
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 21:42:43 -0400
> From: Kerry <kerry1211 at cox.net>
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [BlindTlk] Cited guide/dependent services
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> Hi, I had reached out to the national Federation office on Friday. Quite honestly I need some help although I may have some decent orientation and mobility skills I am finding it difficult in navigating my surroundings. I live in Rhode Island, and it?s been a fight my entire life to get the services and supports that I need. I still have not really pulled everything together although I am aware of the types of supports and systems that are available in Rhode Island. my understanding has been for a long time that these systems are a mess due to constant budget cuts, and COVID-19 has further contributed to this problem. there is an understanding from the general public that there are services out there to assist a blind person one most of the time the services don?t exist. in talking with the services for the blind administrator she had suggested that I need personal care attendant services that would be able to help me around with food shopping preparing meals, also doing side guide a
> round the community. I had explored self-directed services a year or two ago and had difficulty in hiring people. I feel that something is wrong with Rhode Island in general. be my eyes can help out somewhat but I don?t feel comfortable with reading of personal printed materials, and Aira is. It?s crazy but if anyone has any suggestions or would like to haveIt?s crazy but if anyone has any suggestions or would like to have a conversation over the phone or zoom meeting that would be great.
> Kerry quite expensive.
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> Date: Sat, 01 May 2021 19:14:47 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] [BlTlk] Cited guide/dependent services
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> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 22:26:30 -0400
> From: Lloyd Rasmussen <lras at sprynet.com>
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> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
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> There are a lot of recorders that can communicate over USB. I think that AT Guys has something.
> I have spent some more money and use Olympus recorders. They offer a lot of flexibility, and some of the functions are spoken.
> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
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> From: Kevin via BlindTlk
> Sent: Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:42 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Kevin
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
>
> The recorder is sold out but now at least I have the phone number so I
> can talk to someone.? Thanks.
>
> Kevin
>
> http://kclive.buzzsprout.com
>
>
>> On 5/1/2021 6:19 PM, Vickie via BlindTlk wrote:
>> Check at
>> http://www.pulsetv.com
>>
>> They had one called a Voice Recorder, and it?s only about $17. You have a record switch you flip to record, and it can be downloaded to a computer thru the USB, and the files are MP3. I hope they still have some.
>> Vickie Rolison
>>
>>
>> From: Kevin via BlindTlk
>> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2021 8:56 AM
>> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Kevin
>> Subject: [BlindTlk] Looking for a USB voice recorder
>>
>> Does anyone on this list know of a digital recorder that can connect to
>> a computer via USB? Thank you in advance.
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>> http://kclive.buzzsprout.com
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 22:06:17 -0500
> From: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Cited guide/dependent services
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> Send me a private email. I can?t fix RI but at least I can be emotional support. My husband and I are moving this simmer but we are very willing to help.
>
> Ericka Nelson
> Dotwriter1 at gmail.com
>
>> On May 1, 2021, at 8:43 PM, Kerry via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi, I had reached out to the national Federation office on Friday. Quite honestly I need some help although I may have some decent orientation and mobility skills I am finding it difficult in navigating my surroundings. I live in Rhode Island, and it?s been a fight my entire life to get the services and supports that I need. I still have not really pulled everything together although I am aware of the types of supports and systems that are available in Rhode Island. my understanding has been for a long time that these systems are a mess due to constant budget cuts, and COVID-19 has further contributed to this problem. there is an understanding from the general public that there are services out there to assist a blind person one most of the time the services don?t exist. in talking with the services for the blind administrator she had suggested that I need personal care attendant services that would be able to help me around with food shopping preparing meals, also doing side guid
> e around the community. I had explored self-directed services a year or two ago and had difficulty in hiring people. I feel that something is wrong with Rhode Island in general. be my eyes can help out somewhat but I don?t feel comfortable with reading of personal printed materials, and Aira is. It?s crazy but if anyone has any suggestions or would like to haveIt?s crazy but if anyone has any suggestions or would like to have a conversation over the phone or zoom meeting that would be great.
>> Kerry quite expensive.
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