[Electronics-talk] electronic calendar

[Ashley Bramlett]

reposting my reply as it was at the end before.
Jolynn,
Do you read braille?
Your solution will depend on whether you want a braille output or audio.

I think the only low cost item is the old fashioned slate and stylus.
You could buy a braille calendar from APH or national braille press.

This is a great question as I want something basic to take to meetings to
schedule appointments and write short memos as well.
I do read contracted braille and have a Braille note now, but I suspect it
will
die soon as its getting old and I wanted something small and portable.

As you have seen from responses, many use smart phones which talk. The I
Phone is one option, but other smart phones talk too. Any tablet pc
accessible? this might be an option.
You could also buy a small netbook and use the simple word processor for
this.
Also, digital recorders could record such a thing.
Another option is to use your cell phone and call your home, assuming you
have a land phone, and leave yourself a message.
Its an awesome way to leave yourself reminders. My dad does this and its
helpful.

Will you have a computer at these meetings? If so you could use some
calendar software. I saw someone mention this on the nabs list and I'll look
it up if you're interested.
Apparently this calendar software is simplier to use than an email client
like outlook.

I look forward to other responses as this is something I wondered too. I
wish there was a simple PDA out there for short memos and calendar functions
without paying thousands for the bells and whistles found on nice notetakers
like the pacmate and braille note.
If you do not find a technical solution, you could always use a slate and
stylus and write it it in your electronic calendar once you get  home.
At home you could use a word processor, email calendar, or other digital
audio device.

Hope these are helpful.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jolynn Turpin
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 6:04 PM
To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] electronic calendar

Is there any other solution other than an ipad or apple device.  I
would love to use something like that but can't afford the big price
tag.  I need something that I can take to my appointments and meetings
to schedule things there.  Thanks
Jolynn

On 11/21/12, becky sabo <beckyasabo at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi ,
> I keep my appointments on my Gmail calendar and it is hooked up with my I
> phone and my .
> But I also have a question some reason my contacts did not go onto my pad
> how would I get them there and also does anyone know how to use the pages
> app on the I phone and I phone'  Any also any good lists for accessable
> lists to talk about apple product and also adaptive technology.
> Becky Sabo
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jolynn Turpin
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:50 PM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] electronic calendar
>
> Hi,
>   I am trying to find an accessible calendar that I can take to meetings
> and
> appointments and schedule events independently.  I am trying to find an
> electronic calendar or P D A that is useable by a totally blind person.  I
> just need a calendar that I can schedule meetings and appointments and
> something that I can go back and look at past appointments.  If you can
> suggest anything I would appreciate it.
>  Thanks
> Jolynn
>
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