[Trainer-Talk] What are you recommending for Braelin speak transition or's

Sun Sep 13 00:10:54 UTC 2015

What about the BraillePlus from AFB? 
While I agree with everyone, who has said that theBrailleSense product line probably has the most going for it, when talking about dedicated notetakers… And that the combination of a Bluetooth keyboard or braille display, and iOS device… Is definitely the least expensive…
I just can't help but wonder… Where is she… What does she want to use it for? How much time and energy does she have, or want to put into, learning something new? Most of the people I have had switching from theBNS have been intimidated by newer technology, had no desire to spend the time necessary to learn to use newer technology, no desire to get on Facebook, use dropbox, to access twitter etc. etc.
Do you have the resources to trial different devices with the client? That may also determine which device is the most usable for her...
I have had some people try the U2 & the Apex, and they seem to be at the same level, as far as technology experience and desire… Yep one seems to be able to just pick up and use the Apex, while the other seems to just be able to pick up and use theU2, just like I have seen some people who seem to be at the same technology level, as far as experience, pick different mobile platforms…...
If were talking about the most inexpensive option, it would be an android device with Bluetooth keyboard… But :-) is that what we're looking for?
Many of these newer devices just have too many options for people who would be switching from a device like this one…
I really like the idea of something like the braille edge, that has the basic text editor, basic calculator at Cetera etc.… Fewer options, easier navigation etc. 
OK, finished with my rambling thoughts for the evening :-) etc.

Laine Amoureux M.S. ATHS
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> On Sep 12, 2015, at 4:29 PM, Nancy Coffman via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> She uses braille poorly. She has never had a display.she uses it mostly for notetaking. With it being a Braelin speak, I am sure she doesn't do anything to exotic.
> 
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>> On Sep 9, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Scott Davert via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Nancy.
>> A couple more questions which can help us get a better picture and perhaps provide more helpful info. how well does she read braille? Is she very tech savvy? Does she just want the device to do things like read books and take notes? I will not even assume she is or is not tech savvy, as I consider myself an advanced user, but I used a Braille Lite for basic notaking until just a few years ago.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Scott
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Sep 9, 2015, at 10:51 PM, Jeffrey Young via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> If we're talking speech only, then probably IOS and a blutooth keyboard. IOS keyboard support is suppose to be improving with the next update. 
>>> As far as note takers, I believe they still have their place, and the Hims line is, in my opinion, by far superior to the Humanware line, especially when it comes to software capabilities. The DropBox client alone makes them much more viable. 
>>> 
>>> Jeff Young
>>> 
>>>> On Sep 9, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Jorge A. Paez via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I would agree that Hims has the best lineup as far as notetakers.
>>>> As far as braille displays, the Focus line seems to me the best.
>>>> 
>>>> Jorge
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 9/9/2015 10:12 PM, Fred Wurtzel via Trainer-Talk wrote:
>>>>> Hello Nancy,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Well, I believe she would be best served by An Apple device with a Bluetooth
>>>>> keyboard.  With the Dream Writer or the Access Note apps there are many ways
>>>>> to work on documents.  The price is so much lower and the flexibility and
>>>>> versatility is so much more.  I have used most kinds of accessible devices
>>>>> and, to me, there is no reason to get stuck with a notetaker.
>>>>> 
>>>>> It seems, though, if a notetaker is the only option the HIMS lineup looks
>>>>> the best.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Again, to me, the iOS options are the best coupled with a bluetooth keyboard
>>>>> or Braille device such as the Beatle.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Warmest Regards,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Fred
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>> Nancy Coffman via Trainer-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 9:57 AM
>>>>> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
>>>>> Cc: Nancy Coffman
>>>>> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] What are you recommending for Braelin speak
>>>>> transition or's
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have a client who has been using a braille and speak and is needing to
>>>>> choose a different note taker. What would you recommend? I do not believe
>>>>> she reads braille tactilely. Thank you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Nancy Coffman
>>>>> Program specialist for technology services Nebraska commission for the blind
>>>>> and visually impaired
>>>>> 
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