[Electronics-talk] descriptive workout material

[cheez]

I found this information a couple of years ago, and the number still works. 
Hope this helps.

The Out of Sight Health and Fitness Program, is available

in large print, braille and CD versions for $39.95. Call

201-507-1510.

Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 4:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] descriptive workout material


>A while back, there was a line of exercise equipment called iFit.  These
> machines could be connected to an iPod/MP3 player, VCR or computer.  You
> would play specially designed videos or MP3 which would control the 
> settings
> on the machine.  Last time I looked into it, there was a way to access
> workouts for the machines through your computer.  Your computer controlled
> the machine while collecting  your working out data.  There was a fee for
> the fully functioning web access, and there was a free set up with
> limitations.  At that time there were compatibility problems between JAWS
> and their site.  I did purchase 1 MP3 file and used it with my iFit
> elliptical machine.  The reality for me was that it was easier to just use
> the overlay I made for the machine.
>
> I use an overhead projector sheet to make an overlay to Velcro to the
> control of the machine.  I then have someone help me locate the buttons 
> that
> I need to use and place tactile marks and/or braille labels on the 
> overhead
> sheet.  The overlay can be removed so that sighted people can use the
> machine and not mess with the marks and braille.  This is especially good
> now that I am using the fitness center at work 5 days a week.  My overlays
> for the treadmill and elliptical have lasted almost 4 years.  When I first
> started using overlays on the machines at the gym near my house, the first
> set did not even last a month.  Paper does not hold up well at all, and a
> file folder was too thick.  The other issues with the paper and file 
> folder
> is that it made it difficult for the sighted person to locate the areas
> where to place the marks and bumps.
>
> HTH
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Laury-Johnson,
> Shawnese (LARA)
> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 2:47 PM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] descriptive workout material
>
> Hello all I know that there is no exercise equipment accessible for 
> persons
> who are blind or visually impaired.  I was wondering if anyone knows if
> there is workout videos that are accessible that can be used by us.  If 
> you
> know of any please let me know.
>
> Thanks
>
> Shawnese Laury-Johnson, MA, CRC, LLPC
> Assistant East Region Manager
> Michigan Commission for the Blind
> 3038 W. Grand Blvd. ste. 4-450
> Det., Mi 48202
> 313.456.1957
> FAX: 313.456.1645
> laury-johnsons at michigan.gov<mailto:laury-johnsons at michigan.gov>
>
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