[rehab] Question regarding labeling case files

[Judy Jones]

I definitely use the label sheets in my filing, as well as for tagging 
things in our supply store.  You can buy heavy clear laminate on Ebay, a box 
of about 50 for around $25.  These sheets are 9 by 12 inches, and I cut 
several 4-inch strips to keep handy.  When I need a label, I roll on in the 
Perkins, then go down about an inch from the top to braille the folder name. 
I cut right at the bottom edge of the braille line, which will allow you to 
place the braille on the back side of the folder tab with the braille being 
at the top edge.  Even though the laminate is clear, the braille does 
distort for sighted users.  This way I can literally walk through a file 
drawer with my fingertips when hunting a file.

Hope this makes sense.

Also, note that it is much faster to braille files this way than it took me 
to explain it.  Hahaha.

Best wishes.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Erin Chaves via rehab
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 7:30 PM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Cc: Erin Chaves
Subject: [rehab] Question regarding labeling case files

Hi all,



I would like to know how you label your paper case files.  In my previous
job, I was a VR counselor in WA State.  I labeled my folders by using the
slate and stylus to write the consumer's name on the outer edge.  That
method worked very well for me.  Now I'm working for the state of TX, and
I'm told I'm not allowed to do it that way.  I have tried the dimo tape
method in the past, but the damned tape bubbles and eventually falls off the
folder.  I know I used to be able to find Braille labeling sheets.  Have any
of you used those to do labels?



What else can I try?  I thought of investing in a Pen Friend, but I have
never worked with one, so I don't know if I would take to that.  Any
suggestions would be greatly valued and appreciated!



Thanks much!



Erin Chaves, M.A, CRC.

VR Counselor in San Antonio, TX

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