[Ohio-talk] Toledo Sight Center

[Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk]

First, it doesn't mention the ability to use both braille and speech
on a computer.  I am working with a student and the other day he told
me he couldn't do what he was doing with out a braille display
connected.  It makes it sound like it must be one or the other.  If
you use one or the other it becomes competition and I don't believe
that is true.  If you have a notetaker it can be connected to your
computer and used as a braille display.  Yes, it may not be an option
for most people but if our children are learning to use both today
they will want both as adults.

On 5/20/14, Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Iam not quite sure what to think about this. Although I believe that Braille
> is not as fast as a computer for communicating, I believe it is still
> relevant and important. I think the website does a good job of expressing
> that technology is not the only answer.
> Aleeha
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 20, 2014, at 10:21 AM, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk
>> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Since people have been talking about the Toledo Sight Center I thought
>> I would look at their website.  Below you will find what they have to
>> say about their technology services.  In the beginning they talk about
>> technology and mention  that many people still use braille...  Read
>> this and feel free to comment.
>>
>> Technology Resource Center
>>
>> The rapid advancement of computer technology has opened many doors for
>> blind and visually impaired people. Although many blind people still
>> use Braille, the opportunity to communicate faster and easier via
>> computers that read aloud is opening new worlds of communication
>> including surfing the web as well as sending and receiving email.
>> Additionally, for the visually impaired person, computers offering
>> large screens allow for enlarged type size and high contrast color
>> patterns that permit easier reading.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>> (513) 607-6053
>>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053