[nabs-l] BrailleNote Instructions Re: Need Advice: Accessible Planners

[Nicole B. Torcolini at Home]

If you don't like the way that access the user guide in the way displays and 
interacts with the text, you can also find the manual folder on the keysoft 
disk.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Katie Wang" <bunnykatie6 at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Need Advice: Accessible Planners


> Tina, I use the Planner function on my Braille Note, and it has worked
> very well for me. I think the main thing you need to consider is the
> type of techonology you prefer. Most of the technology featuring
> accessible planners have multiple functions, so you would get the most
> out of your investment if you make use of many of the features. For
> example, I use my Braille Note to take notes, read books, and edit
> some documents in addition to keep track of my appointments. In short,
> I would suggest going with a form of portable technology you are most
> comfortable with, whether it is the iphone, a braille notetaker, or a
> laptop/netbook, as I'm pretty sure all of them support accessible,
> user-friendly planner software. In addition. these devices also vary
> widely in price, so that may be something you want to check out if it
> is a concern.
> Jorge, if you go to the options menu on your Braille Note and press u
> for User Guide, you will find a wealth of information on how to set up
> various functions.
> Hope this helps!
>     Katie
>
>
> On 4/21/11, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear Tina,
>> I use a program called DaybyDay Professional on my Netbook. It is a
>> fully funcional planning calendar and address book created by a blind
>> programmer specifically for JAWS (though it works well with WindowEyes
>> as well, and even kinda works with NVDA). I don't know where I'd be
>> without my DaybyDay! You can check it out at www.blindsoftware.com,
>> and even try a free trial version. The creater also has audio
>> tutorials for the program that are excellent for learning how to use
>> the calendar, though it's not hard to learn on your own either.
>>
>> ~Jewel
>>
>> On 4/21/11, Tina Hansen <th404 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> I do think I'd want a Braille or regular keyboard, since I'm not all 
>>> that
>>> comfortable with the touch screens. I could probably do without a 
>>> Braille
>>> display. Thanks.
>>>
>>>
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>> --
>> Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
>> Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com
>>
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