[Nfbmo] demo of braille displays or note takers

[Roger Crome]

Hi,
Missouri Assistive Technology is a good resource for getting a variety of displays to try out.  However, in order to borrow through their ETC program, you have to have a basic idea of what you want to try out.  They will ship this item to you for a specified time, but after that time, you must retturn the item and borrow another.  Many times, if they do not have the item in stock, they may consider purchasing the item in order to have it in their lending library.  If you have an item that you want to purchase but do not have the money on hand, you can apply for a ShowMe loan through Missouri Assistive technology.  It is not free, but it is a low payment, low interest loan.  If you need funds to cover a portion of the item, there is a charitable grant option through Midwest Special Needs Trust.  This grant is up to $1500 and is limited to a very stringent income guideline.  So, yeah Brian, you are right that the program is not quite that generous, but if you are able to put multiple resources together, then, it is doable.  Missouri Assistive Technology is a great resource in our state, and the programs within their control are strides ahead of many other states.  I have tried to find resources for family members in other states to find that the assistive technology projects in those states are severely lacking.

Roger

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> On Nov 21, 2016, at 10:14 PM, Bryan Schulz via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I would double check that, I don't remember that source being anywhere close
> to that generous!
> Bryan
> 
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] demo of braille displays or note takers
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> Hi Jenny,
> 
> Missouri assistive technology can not only allow you to demo different
> displays but they will buy it for you.
> 
> Stephanie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 21, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Jenny Carmack via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I am possibly looking to get a braille note taker or display.  However, I
>> have not had any experience with either one, nor do I know about the
>> variations from brand to brand.  My question for you all is, does anyone
>> know where, or if, there is a place that offers demonstrations?
>> 
>> I was surprised to learn that RSB does not have any contracts with any
>> company for these devices.  Also surprisingly the  Society for the Blind
>> here in St. Louis does not have any available for demonstration either.
>> I am not sure where else to look, so any information would be helpful.
>> 
>> Thanks, Jenny
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