[Nfbmo] demo of braille displays or note takers

[Dacia Cole]

I can personaly speak for Chris Rose, he is great and very
knowledgeable.  Missouri Assistive Tech is also a good resource as
others have said.

thanks,

Dacia


On 11/22/16, Roger Crome via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
>> McDowell via Nfbmo
>> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 6:48 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] demo of braille displays or note takers
>>
>> 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
>>
>>> 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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