[Trainer-Talk] Braille display options small and less expensive

Thu Mar 14 15:43:57 UTC 2019

Openbook can also convert files from word to BRF.
i wish there were more options as well, but the 2 we have aren't doing so well from what I understand, so that could mean no more for awhile. Perhaps something new and good will come csun?

Cheers from Miami,
Scott

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> On Mar 13, 2019, at 6:22 PM, Louis Maher via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Ashley,
> 
> Look at the send to Braille program to turn .docx in to .brl files.
> Send To Braille (APH)
> https://tech.aph.org/lt/
> 
> 
> 
> Regards
> Louis Maher
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ashley via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 5:15 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Braille display options small and less expensive
> 
> Trey,
> Thanks for reminding me of the Humanware option. I'd rather have an 18 cell display or 20 cell display since these 12 and 14 cells fit so little on them.
> I'm surprised more companies do not make 20 cell displays.
> 
> I found out that the Braille Me is limited in file formats. 
> Does anyone know how you convert Word files to brf or brl files? This is what the Braille Me needs and same for Orbit Reader 20.
> I have Openbook and Jaws and thought one of these may be of help. Also, I could update my Duxbury which should probably do this as well but I'm not sure what type of braille Duxbury translates to by default.
> 
> Can you search for text on the Braille Me and Orbit reader?
> 
> Its too bad the Refreshabraille 18 is no longer made.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Ashley
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Trey Bradley via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Mar 13, 2019 5:57 PM
>> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology 
>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Trey Bradley <treyman19 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Braille display options small and less 
>> expensive
>> 
>> Hello there is an Brailleant 14 from Human Wear.  There is braille 
>> beatle that is just under $1000 it is made by HIMs They both have note 
>> taking abilities
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 12, 2019, at 4:56 PM, Humberto Avila via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dear Ashley:
>>> 
>>> Have you taken a look at the Orbit Reader 20 Braile display from APH? I have played quite a bit with this display and it is very sturdy and lightweight. It can also do Brailling, both as a Braille display, and an integrated writing / editing app in which you can read and write in it with its stand alone mode.
>>> 
>>> Try this link:
>>> 
>>> http://www.aph.org/orbit-reader-20
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Good luck and happy Braille display-hunting!
>>> 
>>> Humberto
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [JAWS Certified, 
>>> 2019]<http://www.freedomscientific.com/certification>
>>> 
>>> On 3/12/19 1:35 PM, Ashley via Trainer-Talk wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I'm looking at buying a small display for  myself and possibly to recommend to others I may work with in the future.
>>> 
>>> Most displays are in the thousands. However, smaller displays are cheaper, but I do not know the options out there.
>>> 
>>> Do you recommend a display that is 18 or 20 cells and costs less than 1,000?
>>> 
>>> I've seen the vario ultra and it is  sturdy but even the small version is expensive.
>>> I've also seen the Brailliant but they do not have a display this size.
>>> 
>>> I'd also like the display to have features such as a calendar, clock, and timer and preferabily space for notes too.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any ideas.
>>> 
>>> Ashley
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