[Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
J.J. Meddaugh
jj at bestmidi.com
Thu Mar 26 01:04:02 UTC 2009
Yes, that's exactly it. I don't have a problem with it personally, but
didn't want it to look bad.
But I don't mind being the point man for procuring the technology.
Put the MEE address and name with my phone number and name.
Sounds good.
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 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] KPL ideas document
> 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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