[il-talk] Brailler for a 16 year old beginner?

Wed Dec 3 19:45:21 UTC 2014

First I wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions on the Brailler/Notetaker.  Since talking to this students teacher she advised me that the best choice for now is the Light-Touch Perkins Brailler.  And then maybe at gradation consider a Notetaker.  I ordered the Light-Touch and called American Printing to check on the order and they told me it was on backorder till January.  Does anyone know where I can get my hands on one of these prior to December 20th?

Thank you, 
Kathy Ungaro

Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors 
53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502 
Chicago, IL 60604 

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 From: ICBV via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
>To: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>; NFB of Illinois Mailing List <il-talk at nfbnet.org> 
>Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 1:46 PM
>Subject: Re: [il-talk] Brailler for a 16 year old beginner?
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>Thanks for the idea Deborah. I am not sure of Brianna's contact information. Also I wonder if she would be willing, or a representative from the group would be willing to do a road trip to Washington IL on December 20 11:30 - 1:30 when we have a Christmas party for Ashley and be able to speak to her directly there. I believe with Ashley's ambition and determination the group may be a great fit for her.  She would also be a great ambassador at ISVI to direct other teens your way. 
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>Kathy Ungaro
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>> On Nov 27, 2014, at 9:39 AM, Deborah Kent Stein via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I also would encourage her to get in touch with Brianna Lillyman, who is president of the Illinois Association of Blind Students.  It will probably be helpful for her to start connecting with students who are currently in college and planning careers.
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>> Debbie S.
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>> -----Original Message----- From: Patti Chang via il-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 8:34 AM
>> To: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors ; NFB of Illinois Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [il-talk] Brailler for a 16 year old beginner?
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>> She should be assessed for appropriate technology. Amy Lund would be a very good resource on this issue. I will share her contact in my next email.
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>> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future."
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>> Patti S. Gregory-Chang
>> NFBI Treasurer
>> NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair
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>> On Nov 27, 2014, at 7:21 AM, Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> The ICBV has recently learned of a 16 year old girl, that grew up blind in one eye, and lost total sight two years ago.  She is attending Illinois School for the Visually impaired and learning Braille.  She is a very determined teen with plans to be totally successful in her personal life as well as in business.  She started a fundraiser so that she can buy some adaptive technology.  ICBV has decided to adopt her this Christmas and would like to provide her with a much needed Brailler.  She had her heart set on the Smart Brailler and when we went to order it for her American Printing stated that this is meant for (Kindergartner) beginner Braillers. Has anyone used this Brailler?  Is it useful for a 16 year old?  Would anyone recommend it?  If not what would you recommend?  The standard Brailler? A Notetaker? Which one?  We know that these are very pricey and want to do what's best for her.  Any suggestions?
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>> Thank you,
>> Kathy Ungaro
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>> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
>> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
>> Chicago, IL 60604
>> (630)234-4444
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>>> To: Lin H. <iwannacu2 at sbcglobal.net>; NFB of Illinois Mailing List <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 10:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [il-talk] First Cab ride!
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>>> Keep u the great work.
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>>>> On 11/26/2014 8:23 PM, Lin H. via il-talk wrote:
>>>> Hello Federation family!    This afternoon I took my first Cab ride with Leslie!    It was a very nice experience!  I know I wasn’t alone, this time, but the drivers were very nice and accomadating!    I hope to someday use this method for another option for getting around when needed.    Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!    Sincerely, Linda
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