[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

Tue Aug 30 12:14:16 UTC 2016

Hi Joyce,
My first carpal tunnel surgery was done on my left hand (my dominant hand). I know they've come a long way with the procedure, and it's less invasive than it once was. My doctor just did a small incision in the wrist. I just had the surgery on Thursday 8/25, and although it's been a painful couple of days, it is healing nicely. I regain more movement and it's less stiff each day. I am able to type on the computer keyboard now, but don't yet have the strength to use a Perkins Brailler. I am still struggling with things like brushing my hair, and other daily living skills. They want to do the right hand soon, but I think I will wait until I am fully healed to go ahead with that one. I can't imagine that people once did them both at the same time! 
Deanna

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 8:02 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

I had the carpal tunnel surgery on my non dominate hand and it took more then a couple of weeks to get back to doing things.  I had the surgery in March and just started back with the sewing and that.  You don't realize how much you use that other hand.  I was back to typing in 2 weeks, but not that great.  Good thing it wasn't my dominant hand.

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 10:14 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

I've always struggled with the slate and stylus. It's hard for me to use because of my arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. My biggest issue though is not being able to distinguish which hole I am punching. I think I'm punching in dots 1 and 2, but it turns out to be dots 2 and 3. I get so frustrated with it, but I do try to practice more. Although, I just had carpal tunnel surgery, and will be having the other hand done soon, so I don't think I'll be able to use a slate and stylus for quite a while! But, that also means no sewing/quilting  for a couple of weeks, which is killing me. And unfortunately, I still have a lot of work on the baby quilt I am making for my sister. 
Deanna   

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:08 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Cc: Annette Carr
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

Yes, Dave, that is correct.  However, I do not know if they still make it.
It was not any faster to use this type of slate, but for some people it was easier.  What Dave said is correct about letting the pattern of the dot or contraction take over, but for a segment of the population they just can't get their brain and hands to work a traditional slate.

Annette

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 7:32 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Cc: David Andrews
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

I remember seeing a slate where the dots stick up, and the stylus is hollow and goes down over the dot, making the paper form a dot. So you can write left to right.  I don't remember it being any faster.

Also, a good slate user memorizes the dot patterns, and lets muscle memory take over, ... you press here and here for this letter, etc.  If you start thinking about a given letter being backwards from something else, most people have problems.  They get confused.

Dave

At 05:27 PM 8/28/2016, you wrote:
>Have anyone out there ever had or used a slate and sstyiles that you 
>worked it from left to right and didn't have to flip it???
>
>That would be cool.  You would not have to flip the letters backward or 
>should I say right to left when you did it.
>
>Joyce

_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go
to: Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/amcarr1%40v
erizon.net

_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go
to: Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/dlewis%40cl
overnook.org

--
This email was Malware checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com _______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go
to: Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/blindhands%
40aol.com

_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go to: Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/dlewis%40clovernook.org

--
This email was Malware checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com