[nabs-l] Fwd: [Blindmath] FW: HumanWare's KeySoft 9.4 for BrailleNote Apex to include NEW Nemeth Braille option

Thu Oct 10 13:58:36 UTC 2013

On 10/9/2013 9:44 PM, Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer wrote:
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>> From: Susan Osterhaus <osterhauss at tsbvi.edu>
>> Date: October 9, 2013 at 9:09:56 PM MDT
>> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Blindmath] FW: HumanWare's KeySoft 9.4 for BrailleNote Apex to include NEW Nemeth Braille option
>> Reply-To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
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>> My Canadian connection sent me the following.
>>
>> Susan
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Nada Jorna [mailto:nada.jorna at humanware.com]
>> *Sent:* October-09-13 12:04 AM
>> *Subject:* FW: HumanWare's KeySoft 9.4 for BrailleNote Apex to include NEW
>> Nemeth Braille option
>>
>>
>> To all my favorite teachers!Please pass on this email to other Vision
>> Teachers that may benefit from this information.Great News! BrailleNote
>> Apex will be the first electronic note taking device capable of doing math
>> entry and translationKeySoft 9.4 Starring Nemeth Braille
>> Is On The Way
>>
>>
>>
>> The HumanWare team has been hard at work on the next version of KeySoft
>> (version 9.4) for the BrailleNote Apex.  Along with other enhancements, the
>> main focus of this free update is to introduce the support of the Nemeth
>> Braille code in the word processor, thus making the BrailleNote Apex the *first
>> electronic note taking device capable of doing math entry and translation*.
>>
>>
>>
>> This document briefly outlines some important benefits to students and
>> teachers that you can use to build excitement for KeySoft 9.4, which is
>> expected to be released later in the fall.  It is important to point out
>> that the benefits listed below are not possible with a mainstream Tablet or
>> other electronic note taking device. Thus separating the Apex as even more
>> of an essential tool in education.
>> Nemeth Braille in KeyWord
>>
>>
>>
>> *What will it do?*
>>
>>
>>
>> ·         KeySoft 9.4 will provide the Nemeth code as an available Braille
>> grade, in which a student can instantly switch into while typing a document.
>>
>> ·         By simply pressing backspace + N, the student can begin entering
>> in Nemeth Braille, and the Apex’s text to speech voice will speak the
>> equation, or series of symbols.
>>
>> ·         The teacher can connect the Apex to a monitor and have the
>> translated Nemeth Braille, instantly available in print for verification
>> purposes.
>>
>> ·         The student could connect the Apex to a compatible print printer,
>> and print out the math assignment in readable print.
>>
>> ·         Using the familiar exporting procedure, students can export their
>> math assignments as a Microsoft word document, and email or transfer it to
>> their classroom teacher via a thumb drive or SD card.
>>
>> * *
>>
>> *Advantages *
>>
>> * *
>>
>> ·         Nemeth access has never been available on an electronic Braille
>> device.  The Apex will be the first device to offer this revolutionary
>> feature.
>>
>> ·         Students in math classes are using Perkins braillers to type
>> their math homework only to have teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs)
>> spend countless hours writing the print on top of the braille for the
>> classroom teacher to grade. The end result is that the blind student turns
>> in his or her assignment later, and receives the graded homework back
>> significantly later than the other sighted classmates.
>>
>> ·         With KeySoft 9.4, this delay will be a thing of the past.  A
>> normal math class would go as follows with the BrailleNote:
>>
>> o   The blind student gets his assignment.
>>
>> o   He creates a standard KeyWord file and switches into Nemeth code.
>>
>> o   He writes out his answers.
>>
>> o   The blind student saves the KeyWord file as a Microsoft Word document.
>>
>> o   The student connects to school’s WI-FI and emails his teacher his
>> assignment at the same time that his sighted classmates are turning in
>> their assignments.
>>
>>
>>
>> *KeySoft 9.4 to be released fall of 2013**.  *
>>
>> Specific dates to follow.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>>
>>
>>  From our HumanWare Technical Product Manager – Braille & GPS
>>
>>
>>
>> Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require additional
>> information at 1-888-723-7273 ext.322 or email nada.jorna at humanware.com
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you again for your continued support and having such an amazing
>> impact on the student, families and community as mentors and educators.
>>
>>
>>
>> Have a great day.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Nada
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>> *Thank you, we value your business!  Please visit our website
>> www.humanware.com for additional information.*
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> *Nada Jorna*
>> Regional Account Manager for Ontario
>>
>> 340 - 3660 Midland Ave.
>>
>> Toronto, Ontario
>>
>> Canada M1V 08B
>>
>> T. +1 888-723-7273 ext. 322
>>
>> F. +1 888 871 4828
>>
>> www.humanware.com
>>
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>>
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I wish I had had that earlier.  For some reason, I would have benefited 
from that earlier.
Beth