[Ohio-talk] Toledo Sight Center

Wed May 21 17:06:45 UTC 2014

M, what do you have in mind? I am on the board of Cleveland Sight
Center and am willing to help, if I can. CEO of Cleveland Sight Center
may have relationship with Toledo. There must be a workable solution,
it's disturbing to know that this is what is passing as rehab offered
out there. Blessings, Cheryl Fields

On 5/21/14, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
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