[Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations

Wed Feb 20 16:56:00 UTC 2013

Unfortunately, all of the Braille devices supported by VoiceOver are tied to
the functionality that VoiceOver offers. At this point, there is no
autoscroll functionality within Voiceover for Braille displays, and the
command to read continuously with speech doesn't sync with the Braille
display. It took the folks at Freedom Scientific almost 10 years from the
time they introduced Braille access to JAWS to put this autoscroll function
within JAWS, so here's hoping that Apple moves a little faster than
this--smiles! 
Warmest Regards,
Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tracy Carcione [mailto:carcione at access.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:34 AM
To: larry.lewis at flying-blind.com; Discussion of accessible electronics and
appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations

Does the Braille Pen have an auto-scroll function, so that, if one is
reading a longer document, one doesn't constantly have to keep pressing
Advance?
Tracy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry L. Lewis" <larry.lewis at flying-blind.com>
To: "'Dr. Denise M Robinson'" <deniserob at gmail.com>; "'Discussion of
accessible electronics and appliances'" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations

> Thanks Dr. Robinson for the kind words. If this response doesn't make 
> it through, feel free to forward.
>
>
>
> I read with great interest the discussion below about Braille display 
> lengths. To be sure, more Braille is definitely a nicety, but is it 
> necessary at all times when economics play a factor. I'm a totally 
> blind Braille user and use both a 12 cell and a 32 cell Braille 
> display. While one does have to advance the display quite a bit more 
> than he would using a 32 or 40 cell display, his hands actually travel 
> less-so you trade hand travel for advancing the display.
>
>
>
> What I mean is, it's very feasible for a two-handed Braille reader to 
> use his index fingers and advance the display without moving his 
> fingers off the display to read a book, or a long document. I have 
> sighted friends of mine who read books and long docs on their cell 
> phone screens-do they use larger screens at times? Yes, but they're 
> not tethered to them just because someone says that they're better off 
> if they are. Please feel free to contact me using any of the contact 
> details below if you have any further questions about BraillePen, or 
> Braille with IOS technology.
>
>
>
>
>
> Warmest Regards,
> Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
> President and Founder
> Flying Blind, LLC
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> From: Dr. Denise M Robinson [mailto:deniserob at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 4:19 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Cc: Larry Lewis
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations
>
>
>
> a great very small under $1000 braille display is the braille pen put 
> out by flying blind..larry lewis--so easy to pair---actually the 
> easiest to pair and I teach many tools. I love this little 
> thing--quick and easy You can reach Larry at: 
> larry.lewis at flying-blind.com I know he would be happy to help you
>
> Denise
>
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Baracco, Andrew W 
> <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
> wrote:
>
> I would suggest that you find some way to take a look at them before 
> you buy. 10 to 12 cells makes the device smaller and cheaper, but you 
> can't do much reading with so few cells.  You're lucky to get 2 words 
> on a 12 cell display, and the constant advancing will drive you crazy.  
> Again, find a way to actually put your hands on one before you buy. If 
> you are a good Braille reader, I would suggest a minimum of 20 cells.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Linda Bloodsaw
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:01 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations
>
> Howdy,
>
> I want to buy a small (10 to 12  cell) display.  Are some better than 
> others?  I  would be using it for light duty typing and reading.  I 
> learned to read and type braille two years ago, and I think having a 
> display would help me to improve my braille skills.  I will use it 
> with my iPod Touch.  Your recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.
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