[nfb-talk] More Information On Walk Pro Posted

[Karen Rose]

I am very interested in this product and will definitely tuning into your show. I was born totally blind and I am now at age 65 moving from walking to using a scooter or power wheelchair due to arthritis. This kind of device could be very useful. Power chairs move faster than I could effectively use my cane especially in terms of locating curb ramps for the wheelchair. Karen

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> On May 12, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Chris Nusbaum via nfb-talk <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Buddy and Other Intrigued Listers:
> 
> I have reached out to the developers of the WalkPro and have secured an
> interview with their sales manager on my Internet radio program this coming
> Tuesday, May 16. As usual, the interview will be live and callers are
> welcome. The show airs live from 8:00-10:00 PM on KJSC Radio
> (kjscradio.com), with the interview starting at 9:00 Eastern. I'll post a
> reminder to this and other lists as the time of the broadcast draws nearer.
> 
> As a sidenote, I, like many of you, have always been skeptical about
> high-tech gadgets which purport to "replace" the good old white cane. Haptic
> shoes, bionic eyes, and the like have always turned me off a bit, interested
> in technology though I am. However, I've got to hand it to these guys.
> They're interested enough in reaching out to the blind community that they
> readily agreed to my offer of an interview, even after I told them we would
> invite callers to ask questions and express concerns. So I'm certainly
> willing to hear them out, and I hope many of you will tune in and
> participate in the conversation.
> 
> Chris Nusbaum
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy
> Brannan via nfb-talk
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:16 PM
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> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> Subject: [nfb-talk] More Information On Walk Pro Posted
> 
> Hi y'all,
> 
> Recall my note from last week about the Embro Walk Pro. This week, they've
> posted a bunch more information on it:
> http://livebraille.com/Walk.html
> 
> So there's a bit more about how it works and what sort of feedback you can
> expect, including a video that won't tell blind folks much. Still, lots of
> descriptive text. 
> 
> If you're intrigued,
> 
> For $59 off the preorder of the Walk Pro, use this coupon code:
> X59HWNMSPRLV
> 
> For $29 off the purchase of a Mini (which is in current production), use
> this coupon code:
> X29Y86K9PRLV
> 
> Yes, the page still says the earlybird price for the Walk Pro is $300, but
> it should really say $300 off retail, or $1199. 
> 
> Yes, I still say their claims are pretty bold, and I, personally, won't be
> tossing my cane or guide dog aside just yet, but these guys have some
> interesting plans for this gadget. 
> 
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194 
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
> 
> 
> 
> 
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