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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>A Resolution Regarding Refreshable Braille Displays for Missourians<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>by Dennis Miller<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is distributing refreshable Braille display units to regional network libraries for distribution to their patrons; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the Zoomax Braille display is one of two models the NLS is distributing to regional libraries; and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, there have been numerous complaints from patrons who have received the Zoomax Braille display which include a constant squealing sound that varies in pitch whenever the unit is turned on, as well as unacceptable delays when advancing to the next line of text; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the HumanWare model that NLS is distributing appears to be much more fluid in its overall operation, which is not surprising given the experience HumanWare has had in the integration of Braille hardware and software: Now, therefore,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BE IT RESOLVED that the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri in Convention assembled this 14th day of April, 2024, in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, we strongly encourage the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to end the practice of distributing the Zoomax Braille display, at least until the unit can be modernized with faster and better technology; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Missourians, like those from other states who have trouble with the Zoomax display, be given a HumanWare unit based on its responsiveness and reliability.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gary Wunder<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:gwunder@earthlink.net">gwunder@earthlink.net</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>