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

[Patti Chang]

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.

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future."

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:

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?

Thank you, 
Kathy Ungaro

Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors 
53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502 
Chicago, IL 60604 
(630)234-4444


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From: Robert Hansen via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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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> Robert H
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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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