[DTB-Talk] Reading devices?

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

NLS did a pilot test with the Perkins Library in Massachusetts and loaned Orbit Readers to some patrons.  They then put out a RFP to develop their own low-cost refreshable Braille book reader, and two contracts have been awarded.  They hope to make readers available next year.

Dave



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Subject: [DTB-Talk] Reading devices?

Guys,

I am profusely sorry. I know this is technically probably not the best list for this question, but I honestly don't totally know where else to ask. I however heard a while back, and I don't know if this was an unverified rumor. The person who told me this has a very long history of misunderstanding certain tech info. I don't think it's their fault, nor their intentions to do so, but, yeah... That person obviously will be left unnamed anonymous. Anyway, I was told that some, maybe not all states, but some state libraries were partnering to be able to offer patrons upon request the new Orbit braille display readers.

Who would I need from the NLS to get in contact with to get more info about this? Or again, was this completely false information, which wouldn't honestly surprise me. NO hard feelings toward anyone. Just trying to figure this out, as I want one, if there's any way I could go that avenue.

Chris.