[blParent] BlParent Digest, Vol 243, Issue 1

brittany scott daniellscott1 at gmail.com
Fri Dec 6 19:50:37 UTC 2024 

Definitely. This is just another pricey “solution.“
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> On Dec 6, 2024, at 1:48 PM, Judy Jones via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Head-shake.  (smile)
> 
> Like Stacie says, though, it never hurts to know about tools that our out there, but somebody's definitely trying to make a buck.
> 
> Judy
> 
> “Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”
> 
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> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sy via BlParent
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> Subject: Re: [blParent] BlParent Digest, Vol 243, Issue 1
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> Anybody else just laughing at "See-Rynge?" The sighted desire to horseshoe vision-related words into the names of products for us truly knows no limits.
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> Another solution is to convert the dosage into teaspoons or tablespoons and suck that up with a syringe. Like they say there’s more than one way to skin a cat.
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>> On Dec 6, 2024, at 12:53 PM, Judy Jones via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi, Clayton,
>> 
>> In raising our kids, whenever well-meaning people asked if we didn't have sighted help, I told them, "I have a better idea, is very easy," and would put them to work making a notch or scratch in the plunger at the right point.  They actually became excited about such a simple idea, and the way I look at it, I educated one more person, made a friend, and planted a seed.
>> 
>> I've had help from doctors, nurses, pharmacy personnel, and all with very positive results that would allow me to let them know there are so many common-sense ways that can be used without sight.
>> 
>> Judy
>> 
>> “Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Esoteric
>> Quality via BlParent
>> Sent: Friday, December 6, 2024 5:06 AM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Esoteric Quality <eqmusicofficial at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] BlParent Digest, Vol 243, Issue 1
>> 
>> As a blind parent who has had to measure out liquid medications via a
>> syringe, I am beyond frustrated with the approach taken here. For one,
>> we don't need another piece of adaptive equipment to make something
>> accessible that the pharmaceutical companies should already be doing.
>> For us. It is very easy to put tactile markings into a syringe but
>> with the correct dosages. However, the pharmaceutical companies, who
>> are very well aware of what the issues are when it comes to measuring.
>> Medications, have refused to make this possible accessible to us as
>> blind parents. To add insult to injury, when I request. Pharmacies to
>> put tactile markings into the syringes, I am often met with. Don't you
>> have someone who can see at home who can do this for you? When we have. Tactile measuring devices already.
>> That can measure. The volume of something, it isn't that hard. To
>> implement those same techniques into a syringe. This is more high-tech
>> than what is needed and. I'm sure it will also have quite the price
>> tag. Again, this is something that the national federation of the
>> Blind should be doing and if necessary should be suing all of the
>> pharmaceutical companies to require this.
>> 
>> Clayton Jacobs
>> 
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>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 04:51:49 -0500
>>> From: Stacie Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>
>>> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
>>> Subject: [blParent] Fwd: See-Rynge Information
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>>> Hello everybody:
>>> 
>>> Please see below a forwarded email concerning how blind parents can
>>> measure liquid medications for their children.  Chiadika presented
>>> her possible medical device at our 2024 NFB of PA state convention.
>>> Please connect with her if you need more information.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Stacie
>>> 
>>> *Stacie Leap*
>>> stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215.776.6741
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: See-Rynge Team <seerynge at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 12:29?PM
>>> Subject: See-Rynge Information
>>> To: Stacie Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hello Stacy,
>>> 
>>> This is Chiadika from See-Rynge. So sorry for missing today's meeting
>>> but I would love it if you could share this short blurb with your constituents.
>>> 
>>> "Accurate liquid measurement can be a significant challenge for the
>>> blind and low-vision community, particularly for blind parents who
>>> need to dose their infants with liquid medication. In response to
>>> this issue, two bioengineering alumni from the University of
>>> Pennsylvania are developing a liquid measurement device designed
>>> specifically for individuals with low vision. The device features
>>> automated liquid extraction, audio feedback, tactile buttons, and an
>>> accessible mobile app, all aimed at reintroducing independence in the
>>> liquid measurement process. Although originally designed with
>>> medication dosing in mind, this device has significant potential for
>>> use in various careers, home activities, and for other disability groups.
>>> 
>>> If you are interested in this device, please indicate your interest
>>> through their form here <
>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenl3O15QQKmQMhU7Us-Gbm9OQ_U
>>> Z6kX-HW-p7LP6GqoSguGA/viewform?usp=send_form
>>>> 
>>> (
>>> 
>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenl3O15QQKmQMhU7Us-Gbm9OQ_U
>>> Z6kX-HW-p7LP6GqoSguGA/viewform?usp=send_form
>>> ),
>>> and find more information on their website here
>>> <https://seerynge.wixsite.com/seerynge> (
>>> https://seerynge.wixsite.com/seerynge). For any questions or
>>> feedback, feel free to contact them at seerynge at gmail.com."
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> 
>>> Chiadika
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 03:04:17 -0800 (PST)
>>> From: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
>>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [blParent] Fwd: See-Rynge Information
>>> Message-ID: <212260374.0.1733483054653 at localhost>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi, Stacie,
>>> 
>>> Do most blind parents know about the low-tech solution of having the
>>> syringe notched by someone at the correct dose level?
>>> 
>>> You bring up the plunger, filling the syringe a bit past the notch
>>> made in the shaft, then slowly lowering the plunger back down to the
>>> notch, making the dosage exact with no air bubbles..
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Judy
>>> sent from the Selvas braille Android tablet
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Stacie Leap via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Date: Friday, December 06, 2024 02:01 AM
>>> To:
>>> CC: Stacie Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>
>>> BCC: BlParent at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [blParent] Fwd: See-Rynge Information
>>> 
>>> Hello everybody:
>>> Please see below a forwarded email concerning how blind parents can
>>> measure liquid medications for their children.  Chiadika presented
>>> her possible medical device at our 2024 NFB of PA state convention.
>>> Please connect with her if you need more information.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Stacie
>>> *Stacie Leap*
>>> stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215.776.6741
>>> 
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: See-Rynge Team <seerynge at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 12:29?PM
>>> Subject: See-Rynge Information
>>> To: Stacie Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>
>>> 
>>> Hello Stacy,
>>> This is Chiadika from See-Rynge. So sorry for missing today's meeting
>>> but I would love it if you could share this short blurb with your constituents.
>>> "Accurate liquid measurement can be a significant challenge for the
>>> blind and low-vision community, particularly for blind parents who
>>> need to dose their infants with liquid medication. In response to
>>> this issue, two bioengineering alumni from the University of
>>> Pennsylvania are developing a liquid measurement device designed
>>> specifically for individuals with low vision. The device features
>>> automated liquid extraction, audio feedback, tactile buttons, and an
>>> accessible mobile app, all aimed at reintroducing independence in the
>>> liquid measurement process. Although originally designed with
>>> medication dosing in mind, this device has significant potential for
>>> use in various careers, home activities, and for other disability groups.
>>> If you are interested in this device, please indicate your interest
>>> through their form here <
>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenl3O15QQKmQMhU7Us-Gbm9OQ_U
>>> Z6kX-HW-p7LP6GqoSguGA/viewform?usp=send_form
>>>> 
>>> (
>>> 
>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenl3O15QQKmQMhU7Us-Gbm9OQ_U
>>> Z6kX-HW-p7LP6GqoSguGA/viewform?usp=send_form
>>> ),
>>> and find more information on their website here
>>> <https://seerynge.wixsite.com/seerynge> (
>>> https://seerynge.wixsite.com/seerynge). For any questions or
>>> feedback, feel free to contact them at seerynge at gmail.com."
>>> Best,
>>> Chiadika
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>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 03:04:17 -0800 (PST)
>>> From: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
>>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [blParent] Fwd: See-Rynge Information
>>> Message-ID: <212260374.0.1733483054653 at localhost>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi, Stacie,
>>> 
>>> Do most blind parents know about the low-tech solution of having the
>>> syringe notched by someone at the correct dose level?
>>> 
>>> You bring up the plunger, filling the syringe a bit past the notch
>>> made in the shaft, then slowly lowering the plunger back down to the
>>> notch, making the dosage exact with no air bubbles..
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Judy
>>> sent from the Selvas braille Android tablet
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Stacie Leap via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Date: Friday, December 06, 2024 02:01 AM
>>> To:
>>> CC: Stacie Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>
>>> BCC: BlParent at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [blParent] Fwd: See-Rynge Information
>>> 
>>> Hello everybody:
>>> Please see below a forwarded email concerning how blind parents can
>>> measure liquid medications for their children.  Chiadika presented
>>> her possible medical device at our 2024 NFB of PA state convention.
>>> Please connect with her if you need more information.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Stacie
>>> *Stacie Leap*
>>> stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215.776.6741
>>> 
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: See-Rynge Team <seerynge at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 12:29?PM
>>> Subject: See-Rynge Information
>>> To: Stacie Leap <stacie.leap at gmail.com>
>>> 
>>> Hello Stacy,
>>> This is Chiadika from See-Rynge. So sorry for missing today's meeting
>>> but I would love it if you could share this short blurb with your constituents.
>>> "Accurate liquid measurement can be a significant challenge for the
>>> blind and low-vision community, particularly for blind parents who
>>> need to dose their infants with liquid medication. In response to
>>> this issue, two bioengineering alumni from the University of
>>> Pennsylvania are developing a liquid measurement device designed
>>> specifically for individuals with low vision. The device features
>>> automated liquid extraction, audio feedback, tactile buttons, and an
>>> accessible mobile app, all aimed at reintroducing independence in the
>>> liquid measurement process. Although originally designed with
>>> medication dosing in mind, this device has significant potential for
>>> use in various careers, home activities, and for other disability groups.
>>> If you are interested in this device, please indicate your interest
>>> through their form here <
>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenl3O15QQKmQMhU7Us-Gbm9OQ_U
>>> Z6kX-HW-p7LP6GqoSguGA/viewform?usp=send_form
>>>> 
>>> (
>>> 
>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenl3O15QQKmQMhU7Us-Gbm9OQ_U
>>> Z6kX-HW-p7LP6GqoSguGA/viewform?usp=send_form
>>> ),
>>> and find more information on their website here
>>> <https://seerynge.wixsite.com/seerynge> (
>>> https://seerynge.wixsite.com/seerynge). For any questions or
>>> feedback, feel free to contact them at seerynge at gmail.com."
>>> Best,
>>> Chiadika
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