[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

[Susan Ford]

Ramona, my
Lavender brailler got me through six years of college. It was an albatross,
but got me through. The small slate with notebook. There were really two
models: one with the notebook actually attached with a hinge, the other
which took six-hole loose leaves. I would bet APH may have one or both of
them yet. 
Susan Ford 

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ramona Walhof via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 8:22 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Cc: Ramona Walhof
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

The slate and stylus can still be very useful at times.  I am almost never
without one, even when I have my BrailleNote with me.  light-weight paper
will save your arm.  Of course, the more you use the slate, the more you can
write.  I took all my notes in college with the slate, and they were good
notes, 3 to 5 pages per class. I can pass notes during meetings, entertain
children, make labels for yarn and cans.  Really, much like a pen or pencil.
If you don't have the skill, someone let you down.   

The lavender is another story.  God bless it, and let it stay buried. LOL! 
Ramona

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Cathy Flesher via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 9:19 PM
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Cc: Cathy Flesher <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

Hi braille users,

I learned the braille writer when I was six and the slate and stylus when I
was seven. So I am proficient with each. The braille writer is much faster
than the slate and stylus , but it is too heavy to be easily portable. I was
bumped  more than once in the school hallway by a braille writer, ouch! the
slate and stylus are great for carrying around. The worst part about a slate
and stylus is that it takes a long time to press out every single braille
dot. After writing a page of homework, my wrist would ache and my fingers
feel numb. So, think twice about getting a slate and stylus. Computers are
so much easier and if you make an error you don't have to scratch it out or
cover it with for signs.  I am so happy that I have a braille writer though.
It is so handy to walk over to it and quickly jot something down instead of
having to boot up the computer. I use lots of index cards for small notes to
myself. 
Speaking of braille aids, does anyone remember the small slate and stylus
that came with a little book and cards so you could have a braille address
book? That was pretty cool back in the day. how about the Lavender braille
writers, anyone remember those?




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