[Pibe-division] Notetker and Digital player questions
Steve Jacobson
steve.jacobson at visi.com
Sun Dec 21 16:54:46 UTC 2008
Could you comment some about why you are thinking a QWERTY keyboard is a better choice? It may be, I just see
less of an advantage if she is also using a laptop and so much of braille is easiest with six keys. Thanks for humoring
me.
Best regards,
Steve Jacobson
On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:22:08 -0500, Carlton Anne Cook Walker wrote:
>Hi all,
>DH and I are going to soon approach the school regarding a notetaker
>for Anna Catherine. I have two major questions:
>First, which notetaker should we request?
>We have already decided that a QWERTY keyboard would be better. (Anna
>Catherine has some vision and uses a laptop with a QWERTY keyboard
>anyway.)
>>From what I understand from the teens to whom I've spoken, Braillenote
>is highly preferred over PacMate. I understand that this is because
>it is easier to use and the keystrokes more directly correspond with
>computer-based commands. Am I correct? Are there other reasons to
>choose the BrailleNote over the PacMate?
>Are there any other brands I should be looking at -- that have QWERTY
>entry? I have not been able to find any.
>Also, can the notetaker be connected with a computer and serve as a
>refreshable braille display? (If yes, it might make it easier to
>speed up the process of getting notetaker for Anna Catherine. We're
>realy hoping to have one by the end of the school year -- yes, our
>District IS that slow -- so that she may explore it and become
>comfortable with its use over the summer.)
>Second, I am also interested in the Victor Reader Stream for Anna Catherine.
>Can a notetaker be used as a Digital Reader?
>Can Bookshare files be easily uploaded onto the Victor?
>Thank you so very much for your help on these matters.
>Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday season,
>Carlton
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>Carlton Anne Cook Walker
>Anna's Mom
>213 North First Street
>McConnellsburg, PA 17233
>Voice: 717-485-3383
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