[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Slate and Stylus

[sonshines59]

The first time I saw a saddle stylus was when we were living over in Germany. The slates they had then covered a whole page, came with a saddle stylus.

Judy




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From: Jan Bailey via NFB-Seniors-Discussion  <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org>
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Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021 1:16 pm
Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Slate and Stylus

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> I don't like that stylus either. It's a good thing there are several kinds.
> Jan
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> From: NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via NFB-Seniors-Discussion
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> That's interesting that it works well for you.  Because those things make my finger feel like it's being stretched beyond endurance.  Pam.
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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.
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> Veronica
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> 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,
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> 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. 
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> As for speed, I'll worry about accuracy first. :were
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> 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.
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> Thank you!
> Tony
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> On Jun 8, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Judy Jones via NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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 
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> 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.
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> Take care,  
> Tony
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