[nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Link to the GMA piece

[Albert J Rizzi]

It is in its infancy with regard to where we are in the development and fine
tuning of the prototype. Presently it is something which must rest in your
mouth. But eventually with blue tooth technology I see it morphing into a
retainer type of option should they continue investigating options. I do
know that the glasses are a pair of styling  oaklys 

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
Founder
My Blind Spot, Inc.
90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
New York, New York  10004
www.myblindspot.org
PH: 917-553-0347
Fax: 212-858-5759
"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it."


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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:10 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Link to the GMA piece

Serious question you guys, can the device be removed? I ask because how
would having it in your mouth impact both eating and kissing? May be
very distracting and unpleasantly so for both activities. 
Also, anybody know how detailed it is? I'm thinking of the term
resolution like for pictures. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 9:09 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: EXTERNAL:Re: [nagdu] Link to the GMA piece

Yes Jeanette, that's what I was trying to say, only you said it much
better.  That "ray of hope in a world of darkness" stuff annoys the he--
out of me, whether it's some reporter or an organization "serving" the
blind.  I also listened to the British piece Albert sent, and there it
was--the soldier doesn't have to walk around with a cane or a guide dog
(a
fate worse than death!); he can use this doodad.  It's not the device;
it's the tone of the stories I object to.

I'm not keen on having something stuck in my mouth, either.  Though I
was
wondering if it would help me find an empty table in the diner.  Benny
is
not so good at that.
Tracy


> While the technology used is nice and definitely new and could provide
> benefit, I think the reason I'm so immediately defensive of my own
skills
> as a blind person and why I want to shirk this tool is the way it's
> presented. Put the sensor on a thingie on the tongue = even more
awkward
> looking. Have a reporter talking about the whole thing giving her
chills?
> What's she expect blind folk to do, stumble around eating pebbles? I
> just...it's far too "beautiful" a presentation full of
> inspirational-sounding reporters that I want to scream and run away.
> I mean, it'd be nice to know what utensil is in front of me wihtout
having
> to feel it, especially in a dining hall. It'd be nice to know a lot of
> things without feeling them. But that doesn't indicate a need to be
super
> inspired on the part of the reporter(s).
> /rant.
> Jeanette Beal
>
> On Aug 26, 2010, at 9:03 PM, Albert J Rizzi wrote:
>
>> Lol. tani you are funny.
>>
>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>> Founder
>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>> New York, New York  10004
>> www.myblindspot.org
>> PH: 917-553-0347
>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one
who
>> is
>> doing it."
>>
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Tamara Smith-Kinney
>> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:08 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Link to the GMA piece
>>
>> Yeah, despite the ray of hope bit, which did make me cringe, I can
see a
>> number of practial applications which would be very convenient for
me,
>> thus
>> make blindness less inconvenient.  /smile/
>>
>> Hm...  Would it also give me an excuse to stick my tongue out at
people
>> who
>> are being obstructive?  /evil grin/
>>
>> Tami Smith-Kinney
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Albert J Rizzi
>> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:43 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Link to the GMA piece
>>
>> Well that is a possible application for sure Traci. So, sit tight and
>> let
>> the technology develop. It is unfortunate that verbiage which grates
our
>> cheese is still common place, but only through trial and error and
open
>> dialogue can we ever see that change. The woman I am working with
sees
>> tremendous potential for being able to read printed matter to her
child
>> when
>> and if she becomes a mother.
>>
>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>> Founder
>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>> New York, New York  10004
>> www.myblindspot.org
>> PH: 917-553-0347
>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one
who
>> is
>> doing it."
>>
>>
>> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Tracy Carcione
>> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 2:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Link to the GMA piece
>>
>> Thanks Tami.
>> "Rays of hope in a world of darkness?"  When are we going to get past
>> this
>> crap?  Amazing!  The girl can find a fork in her kitchen!  Gosh,
however
>> did I manage to make breakfast this morning without this wonderful
>> device!
>> And people using it to go rock-climbing!  Um, don't lots of students
at
>> the Colorado Center go rock-climbing without some high-tech device?
>>
>> Not picking on you Albert; you have no control over what reporters
say,
>> and it would certainly be useful to be able to locate objects I
dropped
>> without having to paw around on the floor for them,  but I just can't
>> see
>> such a thing changing my life in a major way.  Maybe I'm just too
>> well-adapted to my terrible dark world.
>>
>> Now, if I could use it to read signs quickly, or price-tags, or tell
if
>> the walk-sign was on, that might actually be useful. With quickly
being
>> the important word.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>> Here you go.  Meant to post it after I watched, but was in the
headless
>>> chicken part of my morning...
>>>
>>>
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/helping-blind-people-tongues-11477360
>>>
>>> Hope this works.
>>>
>>> Tami Smith-Kinney
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Buddy Brannan
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:47 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] o/t My friend Albert J Rizzi on Good
>>> MorningAmericausingdevice to see with his tongue
>>>
>>> Yeesh...you should send a direct link to the rest of us, too?
>>> --
>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Aug 26, 2010, at 10:15 AM, Albert J Rizzi wrote:
>>>
>>>> BOB I SENT YOU A DIRECT LINK TO THE PIECE ON THE ABC SITE.
>>>>
>>>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>>>> Founder
>>>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>>>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>>>> New York, New York  10004
>>>> www.myblindspot.org
>>>> PH: 917-553-0347
>>>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>>>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one
>>>> who
>>>> is
>>>> doing it."
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of Bob Hicks
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:58 AM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] o/t My friend Albert J Rizzi on Good Morning
>>>> Americausingdevice to see with his tongue
>>>>
>>>> Hi Cheryl.  Is the actual video available?  thanks
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> Bob Hicks
>>>> Access Technology Specialist
>>>> Seeing Hand Association, Inc.
>>>> 304-232-4810
>>>> <bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
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>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [nagdu] o/t My friend Albert J Rizzi on Good Morning
America
>>>> usingdevice to see with his tongue
>>>>
>>>>
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