[NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: CompuDobby loom

[hosbornejr at gmail.com]

Hi Cindy, I haven’t heard of Linda Lambert being on this list for a very long time. Sorry folks.

 

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Sunday, May 4, 2025 7:09 PM
To: Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
Cc: slery <slerythema at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: CompuDobby loom

 

Many of the software for these devices (sewing, etc.) is inaccessible. I would suggest writing to the company as a first step and explaining that it does not work with screen readers for the blind. This might help push them in the right direction.

While I do not know anyone that uses a computerized loom, there are blind weavers. You might try getting her in contact with Linda Lambert. She is a professional artist that went blind and sold her loom at first, but after meeting us she learned that she could still craft. I believe she has returned to weaving and a professional life but I am not sure she is still on this list.

Cindy

On 5/4/2025 7:30 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:

This person is looking for help with a computerized loom.  Does anyone know anything about such a thing?  Or perhaps have experience with another computerized craft device? 

Tracy

 

 

From: Lea Zinzer  <mailto:leazinzer at gmail.com> <leazinzer at gmail.com> 
Sent: Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:03 PM
To: carcione at access.net <mailto:carcione at access.net> 
Subject: CompuDobby loom

 

Hello,

I am trying to help my mom.  She is legally blind now.  She has been a weaver her whole life and is really struggling with not being able to operate her computerized loom anymore.  It uses Weavepoint 9 software.  I am wondering if there is anyone in your organization who is familiar with this, or something similar, and might have suggestions or advice for her. 

Thank you in advance,

Lea Zinzer





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