[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Slate and Stylus

[kg 6sxy (kg6sxy)]

I think the length of the stylus makes a big difference.  I just got a Janus slate with a saddle stylus from aph.org <http://aph.org/> that I find very comfortable to use.

https://www.aph.org/product/janus-interline-braille-slate-with-saddle-shaped-stylus/ <https://www.aph.org/product/janus-interline-braille-slate-with-saddle-shaped-stylus/>

Take care,  
Tony


> On Jun 10, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Pamela Dominguez via NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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 <mailto:nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org>
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> Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Slate and Stylus
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> 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:
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>> 
>> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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