[Nfb-krafters-korner] Braille

[Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]]

Thanks for the idea.  I stopped knitting for a few days and it seams better.  I wonder if it has something to do with the type of needle.  I was using wood or bamboo for the slipper and before, plastic and metal.  We will have to see what happens when I take it up again.  Like you said, I do deal with a lot of paper and removal of staples for shredding and resycling.

Terry P.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: slery [mailto:slerythema at insightbb.com] 
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 12:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Braille

Terry P.,

I don't have calluses so I can't verify this, however, I have done a lot of work around paper/cardboard and it dries out the hands to the point that they crack and bleed. Because of this, I am in the habit of using handcreme all the time. I have noticed that if I am reading braille right after applying the cream (make sure your hands are thoroughly dry of course) that I have better sensitivity. Also, if I am drinking a cup of coffee and warming my fingers on the mug, the braille seems more distinctive.

Let us know if either of these work with your situation.

Cindy S.

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> Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 7:01 AM
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> 
> I have the same problem.  It is hindering my reading of braille.  
> Thankfully I can read with my left hand, too.  I
> usually just read with my right hand.   
> Is there something we can put on the callases to make them go away?
> 
> Terry P.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindhands at aol.com [mailto:Blindhands at aol.com]
> Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:45 PM
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Braille
> 
> I ordered Ramona's book that is available in the NFB store on learning 
> Braille.  It is a book with an audio tape.  I will let folks know how  
> I do with learning more Braille then I know now.  My pointer finger on 
> my  right hand does have a toughness to it due to knitting I think.  
> any  suggestions will be most helpful.
>  
> Joyce  Kane
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