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

[Kayla James]

Why not a slate and stylus, if she does not have one and then a note taker.

On 11/27/14, ICBV via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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.
>
> Kathy Ungaro
> 630/234-4444
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>> On Nov 27, 2014, at 9:39 AM, Deborah Kent Stein via il-talk
>> <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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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