[Nfb-kzoo] Mike Hingson's original article

Wed Jul 1 11:11:07 UTC 2009

Thanks Tim.  I agree; saying "non print user" is much better than saying
"print handicapped".  If this article appeared in the Monitor, I missed
it.  I'm glad that you brought it to Mr. Hingson's attention, although
from his response I'm not sure that he understands the real difference
between the two terms.  It seems he is willing to use a different term,
just that he doesn't really get that using "handicapped" is suggesting a
lack of ability, whereas "non print user" suggests choosing a different
format for reading and writing.  Anyway, thanks for the clarification.  

Corda Moss  
Administrative Assistant
Michigan Commission for the Blind
Training Center
Phone: 269 337 3854
Fax: 269 337 3872

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On Behalf Of Timothy Paulding
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:31 PM
To: 'NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List'
Cc: info at michaelhingson.com
Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Mike Hingson's original article

Corda,
In answer to your question, here's the original article where Mr.
Hingson uses the word handicapped. There's a quote by him at the bottom.
I know it may seem like I'm splitting hairs here, but it's very
important for me to know that a representative of the NFB doesn't think
blind people are handicapped. Like I said to Mr. HIngson, our words are
really really important in how we get the message about blindness out to
the world. 

KNFB Reader Mobile to be demonstrated this coming Tuesday, May 26, 2009

This coming Tuesday Michael Hingson, Director of National KnfbReader 
Mobile Sales for the National Federation of the Blind, and the NFB 
sales team  will demonstrate the exciting KnfbReader Mobile Reader - 
featuring the first cell phone that reads and translates print into
voice.

The knfb Reader Mobile is a major advancement in print access for the
   Blind.  The software, delivered on a multifunction cell phone, 
allows the user
   To snap pictures of any printed material and have it read aloud
immediately.
   The first of its kind, the pocket-sized device allows individuals to
   Have print analyzed and read aloud in real time and in real life
situations.

   The latest version is now able to read in a variety of languages
   Including French, German, Dutch, Belgian Dutch, Italian, and
Castilian.
   Additionally, the software is able to translate between languages, 
displaying and reading aloud in English translated text.

The reader also can read U.S. Currency on demand.

Michael Hingson says, "The KnfbReader Mobile is the only truly 
portable reading system available to blind and other print 
handicapped individuals which will read almost any printed 
information aloud."  "This on-line demonstration will give people a 
close-up look at the Reader.  We will be taking questions after the 
actual demonstration."

The demonstration will include a discussion of the product cost and 
availability.  The NFB Reader Sales team will also be 
introduced.  "There has never been a better time to consider owning 
one of these wonderful devices", Hingson states.

Contact: Michael Hingson
Email:  <mailto:info at michaelhingson.com>info at michaelhingson.com
888-965-9191

Date:  Tuesday May 26, 2009.

Time:  8:00 P.M. Eastern, 7:00 P.M. Central, 6:00 P.M. Mountain, 
5:00 P.M. Pacific, and elsewhere in the world 01:00 GMT Wednesday May
27.

Where:  KnfbReader Mobile conference room: which you can locate by 
clicking on the following link: 
http://74.208.96.53/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsb18eeae3cfd2>Enter the 
Conference Room Here or, alternatively,
http://74.208.96.53/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsb18eeae3cfd2>http://74.208
.96.
53/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsb18eeae3cfd2.

After reaching the conference room entry page follow the instructions 
to enter the conference room itself.  No password is required.

We will record the event and put it on Michael Hingson's web site 
http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com>http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.co
m 
so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you 
may download the presentation or podcast from the website listed above.
This online interactive program requires no password, is free of Charge,
and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a Computer,
speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly
with the presenters and others in the virtual audience.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online
conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you
need to download and then run. A link to the software is available On
the entry screen to the online conference room.

The Michael Hingson Group
"Speaking with Vision"
Michael Hingson, President
(415) 827-4084
info at michaelhingson.com
www.michaelhingson.com

For info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit:
http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com/
http://michaelhingson.com/images/knfbReader-michael_hingson.jpg 

Where's the article, Tim?  I checked out his website and it seems okay.

Corda Moss  
Administrative Assistant
Michigan Commission for the Blind
Training Center
Phone: 269 337 3854
Fax: 269 337 3872

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