[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Slate and Stylus

Pamela Dominguez pammygirl99 at gmail.com
Thu Jun 10 19:41:22 UTC 2021


That’s interesting that it works well for you.  Because those things make my finger feel like it’s being stretched beyond endurance.  Pam.

From: Veronica via NFB-Seniors-Discussion 
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 5:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Slate and Stylus

Hello everyone, the stylus I use is called a saddle. To me, it is haped like the top of a heart. I have weak hands and really bad thumbs and this one works really well.

Veronica


  On Jun 8, 2021, at 4:35 PM, kg 6sxy (kg6sxy) via NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:


   
  Hello Judy,

  At the moment I'm using regular notepaper, light weight index cards, and vinyl protective shield labels like the ones they use in libraries.  I gave up on the dymo plastic labels because even after creating the text for the label, I had a terrible time trying to get the backing off the label.  The vinyl protective shield labels come off the roll pretty easily and hold on for dear life to whatever I stick them to so far. 

  As for speed, I'll worry about accuracy first. :)

  I find that half the letters I write are mirrored the wrong way after getting past the first couple of letters.  Still a daily work in progress and worth it in the long run for taking notes when I'm away from a regular keyboard.

  Thank you!
  Tony



    On Jun 8, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Judy Jones via NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:

    Hi, Tony,

    As much as I use a notetaker, I wouldn't be without a slate and stylus.

    First, What kind of paper are you using? I would recommend using regular notebook paper. All through  high school, college, a teaching career, rehab instructor, then busy mom, I used a standard spiral notebook you get at the store. Although thinner paper, after all these years, the braille still holds up.


    I'm hoping that the thinner paper will allow you to more comfortably use any stylus you wish, plus speed up your writing.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Judy 



    On Tue, Jun 8, 2021, 2:58 PM kg 6sxy (kg6sxy) via NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:

      Does anyone still use a slate and stylus that has found a comfortable stylus to use with arthritis or neuropathy?  I'm working on getting my brain to properly flip braille for a slate but I find that the couple of styluses I have are hard to use after a line or two.

      Take care,  
      Tony


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