[NABS-L] textbook resources

Fri Aug 7 13:02:21 UTC 2020

Hello, I have used redshelf successfully with JAWS. It is easy to
navigate, but there is no way that I have found to read the books on a
braille display by downloading them.  The textbooks are priced the
same as they would be for a hard cover textbook.  They have several
of options available.   Also, try checking out gutenberg press, they
might have a few books that are helpful. I can send you the links to
the websites if that would help. Thanks, Gretchen Brown
Gretch99Brown at gmail.com

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>    1. Re: Transcribing Music into Braille Music (Sandra Gayer)
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>       (Jess Trask)
>    3. Re: Architecture in College (Tara Briggs)
>    4. Re: Architecture in College (Robin)
>    5. Re: Architecture in College (Bryan Schulz)
>    6. Textbook recommendations (Gene Kim)
>    7. Re: Textbook recommendations (Amy Albin)
>    8. Re: Textbook recommendations (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 13:08:03 +0100
> From: Sandra Gayer <sandragayer7 at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Transcribing Music into Braille Music
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> Hello Ahbee,
> I am a Braille Music Teacher. I have used Braille Music and More as
> well. It's worth having a range of transcribers as they can get busy
> with big contracts sometimes which isn't helpful if you need Braille
> Music quickly. MENVI is an NFB list I suggest you subscribe to. There
> are music educators there and lots of transcribers.
>
> Very best wishes,
> Sandra.
>
> On 8/5/20, Emily Bowe via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Ahbee! I recommend Braille Music and More,
>> www.brailllemusicandmore.com.
>> I think the rate per Braille page is $10, it may be less. They can send
>> it
>> to you in a BRF format or emboss it. Their turnaround time is fantastic
>> and
>> they transcribe all kinds of music.
>>
>> -- Emily Bowe
>>
>>> On Aug 4, 2020, at 16:26, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
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>>> ?Hi All,
>>>
>>> I am wondering if there are a few people or groups who transcribe vocal
>>> music that is in print into braille music for college students? I am
>>> taking Chorale at my college again this semester, and I would like not
>>> only the lyrics but the music notations too. I know there is an
>>> expensive
>>> software by Dancing Dots or GoodFeel or something like that , but I am
>>> looking also for options that are less expensive.
>>> Thank you.
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>> Ahbee
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> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 08:47:03 -0400
> From: Jess Trask <jessandellie101611 at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Orbit Writer Braille Keyboard Smartphone
> 	Companion
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> Hi Ian,
> It looked up the orbit Writer and it racially doesn't have a Braille
> display that's why it's so cheap . APH sells a few cheaper alternatives to
> a the traditional Braille notwtaker cost wise. One is called Chameleon 20.
> Are  you working with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at state services
> for the blind in your state? Orbit Reader is also on the orbit research
> page.Also you can buy the orbit reader of Maxi Aids.
>
> On Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 11:35 AM Ian Perrault via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
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>> Hi All,
>> Have you ever used the Orbit Writer Braille Keyboard Smartphone
>> Companion?
>> It sounds like it's tiny, and it may make texting, and typing easier, on
>> a
>> laptop. I do have a Brailliant braille display, but this seems tiny and
>> easy to use. It's only $99. Thoughts?
>> Ian
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> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 07:53:05 -0600
> From: Tara Briggs <thflute at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Architecture in College
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> Hi all! I don?t know anything about studying architecture in college.
> However, there is a blind architect who has connections to the NFB. This
> architect was on 60 minutes. He designed the lighthouse for the blind when
> they remodeled. The director of the lighthouse for the blind is blind
> himself and spoke at the 2019 NFB national convention. I think that perhaps
> the national office could help facilitate some mentoring opportunities. Good
> luck in your major. I definitely think it?s possible!
> Tara
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Jesse Fung via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
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> Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:26:11 -0700
> From: Robin <robin-melvin at comcast.net>
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> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Architecture in College
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> You're Referrin'To Mr. Chris Downey, as He
> was  "The One"  ShowCased  on CBS's 60Minutes
> (I  Think) He resides in NorthernCalifornia i.e.,
> BayArea,CA  and/or San Francisco Bay Area
>
>
> At 06:53 AM 8/6/2020, you wrote:
>>Hi all! I don???t know anything about studying
>>architecture in college. However, there is a
>>blind architect who has connections to the NFB.
>>This architect was on 60 minutes. He designed
>>the lighthouse for the blind when they
>>remodeled. The director of the lighthouse for
>>the blind is blind himself and spoke at the 2019
>>NFB national convention. I think that perhaps
>>the national office could help facilitate some
>>mentoring opportunities. Good luck in your
>>major. I definitely think it???s possible! Tara
>>Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2020, at 6:14
>>PM, Jesse Fung via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>wrote: >
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> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 10:26:28 -0500
> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
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> Hi,
>
> A small detail was he did this before being blind and the spot said he has
> an administrative role now.
> Possible doesn't always mean practical.
> Bryan
>
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> Cc: Tara Briggs <thflute at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Architecture in College
>
> Hi all! I don?t know anything about studying architecture in college.
> However, there is a blind architect who has connections to the NFB. This
> architect was on 60 minutes. He designed the lighthouse for the blind when
> they remodeled. The director of the lighthouse for the blind is blind
> himself and spoke at the 2019 NFB national convention. I think that perhaps
> the national office could help facilitate some mentoring opportunities. Good
> luck in your major. I definitely think it?s possible!
> Tara
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Jesse Fung via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
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> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 17:48:34 -0700
> From: Gene Kim <gene.sh.kim at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [NABS-L] Textbook recommendations
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> Hey everyone,
>
>
>
> This might be a bit strange and somewhat vague, but does anyone have any
> textbook recommendations (preferably viewable on Bookshare or a similar
> platform) for someone interested in too many things to fit into one set of
> college courses? I?m interested in exploring so many things, but don?t have
> much time to work through full-length coursework (whether at my institution
> or using a free online resource) unrelated to my chosen major, so I?m
> trying to find quality textbooks I can read in bursts of free time.
> Linguistics, chemistry, biology, pure math, quantum/theoretical physics,
> business/entrepreneurship, history, communication, East Asian culture, and
> creative writing/narrative theory are some topics that come to mind, but
> really I?m open to anything. I don't have formal experience with any of
> these at the college level.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions, haha.
>
>
>
> Kindly,
>
> Gene
>
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> Gene Sung-Ho Kim | B.S. Candidate, Symbolic Systems | Stanford University
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> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students
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> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 21:43:03 -0400
> From: Amy Albin <amyralbin at gmail.com>
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> Read Douglas Hofstadter.
>
> On 8/6/20, Gene Kim via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hey everyone,
>>
>>
>>
>> This might be a bit strange and somewhat vague, but does anyone have any
>> textbook recommendations (preferably viewable on Bookshare or a similar
>> platform) for someone interested in too many things to fit into one set
>> of
>> college courses? I?m interested in exploring so many things, but don?t
>> have
>> much time to work through full-length coursework (whether at my
>> institution
>> or using a free online resource) unrelated to my chosen major, so I?m
>> trying to find quality textbooks I can read in bursts of free time.
>> Linguistics, chemistry, biology, pure math, quantum/theoretical physics,
>> business/entrepreneurship, history, communication, East Asian culture,
>> and
>> creative writing/narrative theory are some topics that come to mind, but
>> really I?m open to anything. I don't have formal experience with any of
>> these at the college level.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any suggestions, haha.
>>
>>
>>
>> Kindly,
>>
>> Gene
>>
>> --
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>> Gene Sung-Ho Kim | B.S. Candidate, Symbolic Systems | Stanford University
>>
>> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students
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> Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 22:03:14 -0700
> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
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> Hi Gene,
> That's a great, vast range of interests, which will serve you well.
> I can't think of a textbook that would cover all these things, but you might
> enjoy the author Malcolm Gladwell, who has at least a few books on
> Bookshare. He writes about how people work and make decisions. He uses
> historical examples and also incorporates some scientific and statistical
> material as well.
> Vejas
>
>> On Aug 6, 2020, at 17:50, Gene Kim via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hey everyone,
>>
>>
>>
>> This might be a bit strange and somewhat vague, but does anyone have any
>> textbook recommendations (preferably viewable on Bookshare or a similar
>> platform) for someone interested in too many things to fit into one set
>> of
>> college courses? I?m interested in exploring so many things, but don?t
>> have
>> much time to work through full-length coursework (whether at my
>> institution
>> or using a free online resource) unrelated to my chosen major, so I?m
>> trying to find quality textbooks I can read in bursts of free time.
>> Linguistics, chemistry, biology, pure math, quantum/theoretical physics,
>> business/entrepreneurship, history, communication, East Asian culture,
>> and
>> creative writing/narrative theory are some topics that come to mind, but
>> really I?m open to anything. I don't have formal experience with any of
>> these at the college level.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any suggestions, haha.
>>
>>
>>
>> Kindly,
>>
>> Gene
>>
>> --
>>
>> Gene Sung-Ho Kim | B.S. Candidate, Symbolic Systems | Stanford University
>>
>> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students
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