[nabs-l] Reasonable technology requests from Rehab andsomeother college questions
Cindy Bennett
clb5590 at gmail.com
Tue Apr 26 21:24:12 UTC 2011
You do have a point that resetting the Braille Note can be annoying
in the middle of class. I always bring headphones and plug them in
just in case, because usually I keep the speech off and just use the
braille display. It does beep inside and outside the headphone, so if
I have to do it, I try to wait for a transition time in notes such as
switching slides or changing topics.
I think it would be difficult to justify the purchase of an iTouch for
note taking, but it is a great idea if you already have one. I don't
personally have one, but know people that have purchased a blue tooth
keyboard to help with typing. This option has a good battery life and
is more portable than a laptop and it obviously has a ton of other
uses, so I think that it is a great idea.
Cindy
On 4/26/11, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> The only doubt I would have about that is... twelve cells?
> That's it? I have a 32 cell display on my BN, and it's great for
> reading. I think that in college, you might want to have more
> cells on that display, but that's just me!
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> "A loss of sight, never a loss of vision!" (Camp Abilities motto)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jacob Struiksma <lawnmower84 at hotmail.com
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:16:37 -0700
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Reasonable technology requests from Rehab
> andsomeother college questions
>
> It is called the Braille pen. This device is $995.00. is small
> meant to
> use with phones or laptop computers. It has 12 Braille cells
> display the 6
> keys and arrow joy stick. There are some pod cast of person
> using the
> device online.
> From
> Jacob Struiksma
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Ignasi Cambra
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 11:10 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Reasonable technology requests from Rehab
> and
> someother college questions
>
> For taking notes, I would also consider an iPod Touch along with
> a small
> bluetooth Braille display (that is, if you want braille). I
> can't remember
> the brand or model, but there is a small bluetooth braille
> display out there
> which has a braille keyboard built in. I tried that with my
> iPhone and I can
> tell you that it makes a terrific notetaking device. It's also a
> lot smaller
> than any of the blind-specific products.
> Just an idea...
>
> IC
> On Apr 25, 2011, at 9:10 PM, Jorge Paez wrote:
>
> That's true,
> I think JFW is ten times better then Window Eyes.
> I've tried both, but JFW does seem more responsive.
>
> Jorge
>
>
> On Apr 25, 2011, at 8:09 PM, David wrote:
>
> I don't that the keyboard should be too loud to prevent you from
> taking notes. I have the same model, and took notes in high
> school
> all the time, and will continue to do so in college. If you're
> not
> completely set on Window Eyes, I would get JAWS, and keep the
> PAC
> Mate. You could use the PAC Mate Braille display on your
> computer
> that way, as Window Eyes does not support it.
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jordyn Castor
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:06 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Reasonable technology requests from Rehab
> and
> some other college questions
>
> Right now I have a PAC Mate with a braille keyboard and a 40
> cell
> display which is mine. I'm just concerned about using the
> keyboard in
> class since it's so loud! lol I also use a laptop, but mine is
> pretty
> out of date and I have NVDA. So, I want a new laptop with
> Window Eyes
> or something. I also have a Booksense.
> I'm just going to say this. My name is Jordyn, spelled J o r d
> y n,
> just so people don't think I'm a guy. lol! I've seen it spelled
> with
> a lot of variations on this list so I'm just letting you all
> know.
> Anyway, thanks so much for the great suggestions on the
> technology!
> What do you guys think in your preference of the BrailleNote to
> the
> PAC Mate and why if it is just used for notetaking and book
> reading
> and such? I really don't want to get into a huge BrailleNote
> versus
> PAC Mate debate, just wondering though. lol You can email me
> off list
> with your opinions if you want.
> Do you think people get annoyed with the loudness of your
> notetaker
> in class?
> Thanks again,
> Jordyn
> On 4/24/2011 9:46 PM, bookwormahb at earthlink.net wrote:
> Gordyn,
> Technology depends on your needs and it has to relate to your
> college goals.
> Everyone likes laptops now a days; but IMO an advantage to
> bringing
> a regular desktop to the dorm is its stable and you don't have
> to
> worry about battery life and its more fragile. Now if you
> intend to
> take notes on it during class, then yes bring a laptop to
> college.
> Do you have a notetaker already such as a BrailleNote?
> If so, you already have a braille display.
> I agree ask for a scanner with OCR software like Openbook.
>
> The braille display, your choice of screen reader, and computer
> are
> personal preference.
> Rehab bought me my BrailleNote and Openbook software with
> scanner.
> But I already had some technology like jaws and duxbury because
> my
> family is supportive.
>
> What are you going to use the braille display for? That is more
> expensive than a computer, scanner, and OCR software combined.
> So what justification will you have for them to spend that much
> money on it? Something to think about.
> In VA I don't know one college student who got a 40 cell braille
> display! Students typically get a screen reader, OCR software,
> scanner and a notetaker; state buys either the PacMate or
> BrailleNote.
> Just be prepared to justify the braille display as this is not a
> common request. If you need it, go ahead though.
> But the state might think "oh why should we buy this when we
> paid
> for a screen reader and Openbook to read to him?".
>
> Regarding roommates, I'm with you. Get a roommate, unless you
> have a
> guide dog. Then the dog might pose a problem living with a
> roommate
> because of allergies or something.
> Meet with housing so they don't assume you need a special
> placement
> or something. I think blindness should not affect where you
> live as
> long as you can walk down stairs in an emergency; so live
> whereever
> freshman live and don't let blindness be a barrier.
> Ashley
> -----Original Message----- From: Jordyn Castor
> Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:09 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: [nabs-l] Reasonable technology requests from Rehab and
> some
> other college questions
>
> Hi again guys!
> I'm going to college in the fall, as I already said yesterday.
> This
> is why I have so many questions! I just want to be sure I'm
> doing
> everything right, and what better way to do this then asking
> other
> blind students? :) So, thanks for all your great advice on
> everything!
> My other question is, what are reasonable things to ask Rehab
> for in
> the way of technology?
> I'm thinking a laptop, 40 cell braille display, Window Eyes, and
> a
> printer scanner combo thinggy with software like OpenBook or
> Kurzweil. I don't know if I'd get a notetaker though as these
> are super
> expensive.
> lol Any suggestions or other things you'd ask for? What are you
> all
> using as far as technology in college?
> My college also has a place where I can, I think, borrow
> technology
> like an embosser or Braille Display. Should I use that rather
> than
> asking rehab for some of the things like the display and the
> printer? I think it would be awesome to have a printer in my
> dorm though
> lol!
> Oh, speaking of dorms, do most of you have a roommate or a
> single room?
> A lot of my blind friends seem to have single rooms because of
> the
> expensive technology, but, I want a roommate, I think. lol
> Thoughts?
> Anyway, I'll stop rambling! :)
> Thanks again,
> Jordyn
>
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Cindy Bennett
UNC Wilmington Psychology major
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