[Ohio-talk] Toledo Sight Center

[Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk]

Is anyone from NFB on their board?  We have a similar problem with
Clovernook here in Cincinnati but we also have Cincinnati Association
for the Blind.

On 5/20/14, Colleen Roth via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Aleeha,
> Anything can be stated on a website.
> That doesn't mean that that is what the staff believe.
> The website just mentions braille and then goes on to discuss other things.
> There is no qualified Braille Teacher at the Sight Center and Braille is not
> emphasized in any way for those who need it.
> I love my Braille Sense but I like having a slate and stylus to write
> something down because it just fits in my purse.
> I can also hand someone my information in Braille if they can read it and do
> not have something with them.
> When I want to study something sometimes I just want to read it with my
> fingers.
> I like to have a book to read when I am in a doctor's office and by
> someone's bedside.
> More than once, I have read something, anything, to someone who just wanted
> to be read to while they were in the hospital.
> Br in a book is quieter than using a notetaker when I am in Church.
> It is also much easier to use when I am standing at the Ambo to read
> Scripture for Mass.
> I have used my Braille Sense for certain Prayer Meetings and classes but
> give me Braille on paper for many other things.
> I also find myself using braille to label cans and other food items.
> Let's be reasonable not every one wants or can afford an iphone or ID Mate.
> Colleen Roth
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:36:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Toledo Sight Center
>
>>
>>
>> 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