[nabs-l] Update on my schooling

Sat Dec 10 13:44:17 UTC 2011

I also have a full-page slate, purchased from the NFB Independence
Market. I love it because I have trouble lining up the slate with the
page after the first time. I am using it to study the Nemeth code to
be prepared for algebra class in the spring. I plan on using it for my
algebra course. In most classses, if I need to do an in-class
assignment, I take out my netbook, since I type super fast and don't
do so fast on the slate.

My two cents,
Jewel

On 12/10/11, Lea williams <leanicole1988 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I used it for math and that was all. it was to loud unless I put my
> binder beneath it.
>
> On 12/10/11, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
>> Interesting stuff!
>> I had never heard of the full page slate.
>> Blessings, Joshua
>>
>> On 12/10/11, Lea williams <leanicole1988 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I found these
>>>
>>> Future Aids - The Braille Superstore
>>> http://www.braillebookstore.com/view.php?C=Writing+Braille
>>>
>>>  Full-Page Slate, Letter-Size
>>> 25 Lines, 28 Cells--Braille a Whole Page in One Go
>>> Item Number: 2468
>>> $19.95
>>>
>>> Independence Living Aids
>>> http://www.independentliving.com/products.asp?dept=137&deptname=Braille%20Slates
>>>
>>> Full Page Plastic Braille Slate & Stylus
>>> Item #: 126584N
>>> A durable, full page plastic slate for Brailling entire pages, small
>>> sheets or tape.
>>> Product Description:
>>> This is a very large, page sized, heavy-duty plastic Braille slate
>>> with tape slots. The even numbered lines of the slate are labeled in
>>> Braille for your benefit. Accommodates full pages, smaller sheets or
>>> tape. It has 30 cells and 27 lines. Holes are spaced along the side,
>>> where it is hinged, for inserting the slate into a binder. Pins on
>>> top. A matching, equally durable knob mushroom stylus is included.
>>>
>>> This one is off of the NFB store.
>>> http://secure.nfb.org/ecommerce/asp/product.asp?product=781&cat=24&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=
>>>
>>> 25 line, 28 cell full-page plastic slate, with pins on bottom. Even
>>> numbered lines are labeled in Braille along the right margin. Includes
>>> slots for 1/2-inch and 3/8-inch labeling tape.
>>>
>>>  code no. price ($)
>>> 25-LINE, 28-CELL, FULL-PAGE PLASTIC AIS30S
>>> $20.00
>>>
>>> Mine is like this last one, I accually did not know what these slots
>>> were for till now. I have been taping my labling tape to my four lined
>>> aluminum slate so it didn't slide and brailling on it. I like this
>>> much better.
>>>
>>> HTH
>>>
>>> On 12/10/11, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
>>>> I was taught how to use the slate and stylus, in elementary school.
>>>> I just can't go fast enough on it, to take notes.
>>>> The Netbook is a better idea for me.
>>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>>
>>>> On 12/9/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>> I do not like moving the slate down. so I'm interested in where you got
>>>>> the
>>>>> full page slate.
>>>>> Do you take notes in school with the slate?
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Lea williams
>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 8:49 PM
>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a full page slate that I think came from the braille super
>>>>> store. I will have to make sure of that
>>>>> . and I got a braille display from another person for $200 I think.
>>>>> That is what they were selling it for and my friend got it for me for
>>>>> Christmas. I was going to get it myself I think if she did not have.
>>>>> It has been a couple of years so the details are sketchy.
>>>>> It is a braille display that you use with a pacmate. So I am able to
>>>>> hook it up with my pacmate.
>>>>> You can get on some websites that blind people sell there things on,
>>>>> don't remember the name,
>>>>> blind barggens?
>>>>> or another one that I see people doing this is on here, and i have
>>>>> heard of people doing it on another webite called the zone. Try to
>>>>> shop around, if your lucky,you can buy a slightly used one for a much
>>>>> cheeper price.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 12/9/11, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
>>>>>> You kids (smile)  It's called a slate and stylus -- the original note
>>>>>> taker -- went all the way through grad school with it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dave
>>>>>>
>>>>>> At 02:55 PM 12/8/2011, you wrote:
>>>>>>>Joshua,
>>>>>>>I wonder how you get along without a notetaker. Mine is
>>>>>>>indispensable for taking notes in school; if I didn't have a
>>>>>>>notetaker, I'd bring a laptop to class even though its big.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>-----Original Message----- From: Joshua Lester
>>>>>>>Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 12:35 PM
>>>>>>>To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>>>>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I have a lousy Acer Lap Top.
>>>>>>>I don't take it to school, because it's too much to carry around.
>>>>>>>Blessings, Joshua
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On 12/8/11, Humberto Avila <avila.bert.humberto2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>Hello,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Do you have at least a laptop or a computer to get your school work
>>>>>>>> done?
>>>>>>>> Or
>>>>>>>>how are you handling  your studies without a note taker? I don't have
>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>> note
>>>>>>>>taker either; I used to have one in high school, but not anymore as
>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>was
>>>>>>>>the district's. now I just have a laptop that was donated to me via
>>>>>>>> outside
>>>>>>>>sources. I can use it at school and at home with no problem, though I
>>>>>>>>wish
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>had a note taker. Its portability is never ever compared with a
>>>>>>>> laptop.
>>>>>>>> For
>>>>>>>>example I can use the Braille note / pacmate while riding the public
>>>>>>>> transit
>>>>>>>>bus reading the material or studying as well.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>>>> Behalf
>>>>>>>>Of Joshua Lester
>>>>>>>>Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 5:55 AM
>>>>>>>>To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>>>>>Subject: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
>>>>>>>>Well, one more test, and my semester is over!
>>>>>>>>I'm excited, because "Slowville," (Division of Services for the
>>>>>>>>Blind,) is now willing to cooperate, somewhat.
>>>>>>>>Next semester, they're going to try to get my books in Braille,
>>>>>>>>(something
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>had problems getting them to do, in the past.) They still won't help
>>>>>>>> me
>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>>the Pac Mate, but I digress.
>>>>>>>>I don't have any compressed video classes, but i have two endependent
>>>>>>>>studies, for both of my Science classes.
>>>>>>>>I also have endependent study for College Algebra.
>>>>>>>>I have to sit in a classroom, on Tuesday nights, for "Health and
>>>>>>>> Safety."
>>>>>>>>I don't want this class, but I have to have it for my PE credit.
>>>>>>>>I can't wait to graduate, so I can get to my ministry training!
>>>>>>>>Blessings, Joshua
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>
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