[Pibe-division] braille embosser question

[Marianne Denning]

The student will be a braille reader.  She has some, very limited
vision.  I was thinking along those lines too.  We are trying to keep
the cost down as much as possible while providing high quality
instruction.  I think that is true for schools too.

On 9/4/15, Eric Guillory via Pibe-division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Since this is a home school situation, and since (presumably) the combo of
> print/braille will not be as urgently needed, I would opt for something like
> an Enabling Juliet Pro 60 and utilize other means for graphics creation
> (e.g., the In-TACT tablet, Sensational Blackboard, Wiki Stix, craft
> supplies, etc.). Again, this is IMHO without knowing all the particulars.
>
>
> Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services
> Louisiana Center for the Blind
> 101 South Trenton Street
> Ruston, LA 71270
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> "Together, we are changing what it means to be blind."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pibe-division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Marianne Denning via Pibe-division
> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 12:57 PM
> To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
> Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] braille embosser question
>
> Thanks Eric.  That is great news.  When I buy
>  a new embosser (20 years from now) I will be happy to have one with
> tactile graphics capabilities.
>
> Next question, would people recommend a family purchase an embosser
> with both capabilities?  There are many other ways to create tactile
> graphics.
> On 9/4/15, Eric Guillory via Pibe-division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> I was in a school district 2 weeks ago using one of the latest ViewPlus
>> embossers and the braille was crisp and easily readable. I was indeed
>> pleasantly surprised, as this was not always the case with the Tiger line
>> of
>> embossers. So, it looks as though ViewPlus have made significant strides
>> in
>> amending that previously annoying problem. A happy and safe Labor Day to
>> all!
>>
>> EG
>>
>>
>> Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services
>> Louisiana Center for the Blind
>> 101 South Trenton Street
>> Ruston, LA 71270
>> Voice: 800-234-4166
>> Fax: 318-251-0109
>> Twitter: ericguillory
>> Skype: brllovingdad
>> www.louisianacenter.org
>>
>> "Together, we are changing what it means to be blind."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Pibe-division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of
>> Marianne Denning via Pibe-division
>> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 6:45 AM
>> To: aernet <aernet at lists.aerbvi.org>; Professionals in Blindness
>> Education
>> Division List <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
>> Subject: [Pibe-division] braille embosser question
>>
>> I am working with a family who is interested in purchasing a braille
>> embosser.  The family home schools their blind student.  At one time
>> embossers the produced both braille and tactile graphics did not
>> produce the high quality braille of other embossers.  Is this still
>> true?  I am thinking about the Enabling Technologies products.  Has
>> anyone used the Cyclone, Phoenix or Tridant embossers and what is your
>> opinion.  Also feel free to recommend any other embossers that would
>> be good for home use.
>>
>> --
>> 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