[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT Braille

[Liz]

HI NEla, 

What do you mean by lighter paper? 

Liz

> On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Nella Foster via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> When I'm going to be using the slate and stylus for a lot of writing I use a
> lighter paper to make it easier and faster.  I love that the slate can fit
> in my purse.  I put information in my phone, but I still love using a slate.
> Sighted people haven't given up pens and pencils because they have
> computers.  I feel the more tools we have the better off we are.
> 
> Nella
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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 10:19 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Cathy Flesher
> 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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