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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Barbara<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I’m hoping they will have them at convention. … Yeah, I wonder if many of us will be at that gathering? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Oh, talking about canceling: Did you see how Mark Riccobono sent out an email asking us to all postpone face-to-face meetings from now (March 3<sup>rd</sup>), and start up after April 12<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nebraska-Senior-Blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Barbara Loos via Nebraska-Senior-Blind<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List' <nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Barbara Loos <beloos@neb.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] Perkins Style Keyboard - small and affordable - for iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you, Robert. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This definitely interests me, too. The site says it’s $99, if I read it correctly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barbara<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, March 14, 2020 1:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List' <nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org>; NFB Senior Division list <nfb-seniors@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Robert Leslie Newman <robertleslienewman@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] Perkins Style Keyboard - small and affordable - for iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The below new product really excites me! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>article<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orbit Research Introduces the Orbit Writer Smartphone Companion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The pocket-sized braille keypad revolutionizes interaction with smartphones <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anaheim, California – March 11, 2020 –<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orbit Research announced the launch of the Orbit Writer braille keypad today at the 35th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Specially designed<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>to be ergonomic and compact, the product enables blind and visually impaired users to conveniently enter text in braille on their smartphone or computer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and control it completely without having to use touch gestures.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Orbit Writer weighs less than a hundred grams and is smaller than modern smartphones, allowing it to fit easily in a pocket or purse. Despite its<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>compact size, it provides an ergonomic Perkins-style braille keyboard. and also includes a cursor keypad for navigation and complete control of the smartphone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or computer without using gestures.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The device connects to computers and smartphones over Bluetooth or USB, providing an instant, seamless connection. It can connect to 5 devices simultaneously<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>over Bluetooth and to one more over USB and allows switching between devices with a simple key combination. High-quality scissors keys provide smooth<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and quiet operation with positive tactile feedback. Haptic (vibration) feedback is also provided for status indications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Orbit Writer works out of the box with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, Chromebooks, and Windows, Mac and Linux computers. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It can be used to read and send text messages and emails, browse the internet and social media channels, control all functions of the smartphone, tablet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or computer and operate all apps.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“The Orbit Writer is the newest member of Orbit’s family of braille products. Most of us use smartphones and tablets and all of them come equipped with<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>a touchscreen, which is inherently challenging for blind people to use, despite the availability of gestures. The Orbit Writer enables complete control<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and operation of smartphones, tablets and computers without the need to use the touchscreen through gestures and brings a new level of convenience to blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and visually impaired users.” said Dr. Gina Spagnoli, Orbit Research’s founder. “We are proud to continue our tradition of bringing high-performance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and innovative products at affordable prices. With support for all languages that are available on the smartphone, tablet, or computer, the Orbit Writer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>provides an extremely affordable and compact solution that will appeal to users around the world.”, she added.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Orbit Writer is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides over 3 days of operation and charges in under 2 hours using commonly<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>available USB chargers. It weighs less than 100 grams (3.5 oz) and can be attached to a lanyard or strap to provide convenient carrying options. A custom-designed<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>carrying pouch is also available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orbit Research is accepting orders now for the Orbit Writer. Visit <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-writer">www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-writer</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>for more information and to place orders. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About Orbit Research:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orbit Research develops and manufactures innovative and affordable products that enable an independent lifestyle for people who are blind or visually impaired. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Founded with the mission to fulfill the urgent need for affordable assistive technology products, the company has introduced breakthrough products like<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the Orion family of accessible scientific and graphing calculators, the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier and the Orbit Reader 20 refreshable braille display<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>that define the state-of-the-art in features, functionality, convenience and affordability. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.orbitresearch.com">www.orbitresearch.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact details:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Carla Morris<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Orbit Research LLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tel: 1-888-606-7248<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:morris.carla@orbitresearch.com">morris.carla@orbitresearch.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.orbitresearch.com">www.orbitresearch.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>