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

Thu Nov 27 16:25:51 UTC 2014

I know I am in Cdalifornia and don't know all of the Illinois peopple, but I 
would like to put in my two cents. Everyone so far has had great ideas on 
this. I would think that a note taker would be better being that in a couple 
of years, she is going to hopefully go off to college. It is the 21st 
century and although there is nothing like the old brailor, people need to 
(if possible) have the latest technology if it can be gotten. This is just 
my oppinion.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Rob Kaiser, President National Federation of the Blind of California Orange 
County Chapter cell#(760)792-0525 email;
rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
-----Original Message----- 
From: Deborah Kent Stein via il-talk
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 7:39 AM
To: Patti Chang ; NFB of Illinois Mailing List
Subject: Re: [il-talk] Brailler for a 16 year old beginner?

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.

Debbie S.

-----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?

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
Sent from my iPhone

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 
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> 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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