[Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
Tyler merren
twmerren at gmail.com
Wed Mar 25 23:38:42 UTC 2009
JJ,
Good information...As far as the issue of Mee Inc., my understanding is that you have a concern as to whether or not you being the representative for this company and a representative of the NFB which is recommending the products, is a conflict of interest? I guess I'm not sure of the legalities (if their are any) or the moral i's that should be dotted and t's that should be crossed, but all of us know that you would be a good representative for both. In my opinion it would be beneficial for you to be the main representative/supplier because then as a chapter we will have a better handle on what is happening in order to easier facilitate the smooth transition for the KPL's technology update, thus making us look better. I would like others opinions on this though. I think that we need to get this attachment to Kevin immediately, but my guess is that he is done working for the day...so I will wait until later tonight to send this final draft to him. If their are no major objections before the night is out, I feel that including a little note about this supplier with your number would be an okay thing to do. If their are concerns other than your own, then I will postpone this information and bring it up later when we have the matter sorted within the chapter.
Hope to here from you all soon,
Tyler Merren
President of the NFB of Kalamazoo
----- Original Message -----
From: J.J. Meddaugh
To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
For the braille embosser:
The Index Basic-D allows for interpoint printing, that is, printing on both
sides of the page, saving paper. It also can print braille graphics and
tactile designs.
Product: Index Basic-D
Price: $3,795
More info: http://www.indexbraille.com
Braille Paper
The braille embosser requires special paper to operate. Below is a Michigan
source for this item
Product: braille paper, tractor-feed
Price: $35-45 per ream
More info: http://www.futureforms.com
Correct cost for kurzweil is $2,800 for a 10-seat license.
Braille Display
This braille display is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh
computers. Not sure if they have any macs.
Product: Seika 40-cell Braille Display
Cost: $2,495
More info:
https://secure2.convio.net/psb/site/Ecommerce/2052982436?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=3121&store_id=1101
Magnifying Software
Magnification or screen enlargement software allows patrons or employees
with some vision to use computers independently. Users can choose the amount
of magnification and combine this with speech output if desired.
Product: ZoomText Magnifier
Price: $395 per seat
More info: http://www.aisquared.com
Wow, that's a long address.
Most items on this list are available from
Mee Inc.
5035 Geraldine Dr.
Lansing, MI 48917
We can use their number (517) 321-3090 or mine, unless it would be felt
that this is conflict of interest.
I'm not looking to benefit financially from this, and any money I would have
made will go back to the chapter.
They are the exclusive local dealers for GW Micro, Kurzweil, Humanware,
Optelec, and AI Squared.
J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
A premier licensed Code Factory distributor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tyler merren" <twmerren at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
> Tim,
> The reason that I asked JJ to fill in this particular information is that
> he, yourself, and Matt are far more up to date on the leading products and
> technologies than I, and for me to fill in the information would require
> several hours of research with very little product experience, where as Jj
> has worked with several embossors and braille displays to my knowledge, so
> in that sense it worked best for him to do so. I'm recieving the final
> draft because like you stated, I was the other person at the meeting, so I
> can offer my opinion on what I breezed from that. This project, like all
> the projects we do, will require the special knowledge and talents that
> each of us has working in unison, so this is why I have set it up the way
> it is.
>
> Thanks for the feedback though, and if their's any other concerns or
> suggestions you have for me, keep them coming, I think that without it we
> will not be able to improve our individual productivity toward the groups
> efforts, so this kind of stuff is good.
> Tyler Merren
> President of the NFB of Kalamazoo
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Paulding
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
>
>
> Hey tyler,
> Jage put an aweful lot of work into this document. I put a fair ammount.
> Do you think you could possibly look up some braille embosser and
> display pricing so that we can get this document out asap?
>
> What do you think? You were the only other one there at the meeting so
> it just makes sense . . .
>
> Timothy Paulding
> Information Technology Coordinator
> -------------------
> Disability Network
> Southwest Michigan
> 517 E. Crosstown Pkwy
> Kalamazoo, MI 49001
> 269.345.1516 x28
> www.dnswm.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tyler merren
> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:54 PM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
>
> I like it. I think that if we can include a littel more information on
> the Embossers and the refreshable braille units, just some product
> prices, names, and perhaps a link or two, then this document will be
> complete. JJ would you be able to include that information and send
> this document back to me?
>
> Great jobguys, almost there,
> Tyler
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Paulding
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:34 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
>
>
> Attached is the KPL document. I added a few CCTVs and clarified a few
> things in descriptions of other items. I also added title, bolded and
> indented product information. Looks good. Tyler, please feel free to
> edit as you see fit.
>
>
>
> Timothy Paulding
>
> Information Technology Coordinator
>
> -------------------
>
> Disability Network
>
> Southwest Michigan
>
> 517 E. Crosstown Pkwy
>
> Kalamazoo, MI 49001
>
> 269.345.1516 x28
>
> www.dnswm.org
>
>
>
>
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