[Trainer-talk] Recommendations

[Scott Blanks]

Hi Jim,

I still recommend both note-takers and Braille displays, but I find that most working age adults who read Braille are likely to want to access Braille in several ways, i.e. through a computer, whether it be a desktop or laptop, as well as their smartphone.  The result is an increasing percentage of clients opting for Braille displays. Another possible advantage, depending on the end user, of a Braille display is that it allows direct access to mainstream applications on the computer/smartphone, whereas most note-takers are using a modified operating system, which can present some issues in terms of file conversion and efficiency. 

Scott Blanks
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Lions Center for the Blind
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-----Original Message-----
From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Portillo
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:45 AM
To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Recommendations

Howdy,

 

I have a student who is very bright and who is currently in training to go back to school and then work.  She's a good computer user and is currently learning Windows 7 and the MS Office 2010 suite.

She's also a Braille user and has taken to using something like a Braille Display.  I currently let her use what is now considered to be a very old BrailleNote.  She used to use one of them back in the day.  Finally, she uses an IPhone.

 

 

Her counselor is talking with her about the possible type of equipment she thinks would help her for school and future employment.  I'm wondering what kinds of things  several of you trainers are suggesting these days.  Do you still recommend Braille note takers, or do you go more with a portable laptop with some kind of small Braille displays?  Reasons?

 

Jim

 

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