[Trainer-talk] Recommendations

[Nancy Coffman]

Has anyone tried one of the Alva displays or the Braille Edge and tested
their capabilities with TXT files and BRF files for note taking?  With the
Edge, the price is right.  I have had some contact with it and found a
couple of bugs.  I have only used the one so I am not sure those are general
or were a problem with that unit.  I do thi

-----Original Message-----
From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Scott Blanks
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:52 AM they are an alternative to a
notetaker, especially for people who use smart devices but prefer more
editing functionality.

Nancy Coffman
To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] Recommendations

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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