[blindkid] kindergarten assistive technology

[Richard Holloway]

Mountbattens are nice machines. The complaint I hear over and over is that while they are a cheaper than a BrailleNote they are far less powerful and versatile and still quite expensive, yet they're much more quickly outgrown than most any notetaker. 






On May 6, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Brandy W wrote:

> I would suggest either a Braille not very easy for young children to learn
> the basics, or a mount Batten (not sure of spelling.) Take advantage of
> having the funds now! 
> 
> If you want to talk more about the needs of a kinder age kid and why I
> recommend one or the other of these I'd be happy to.
> 
> Bran
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Roxanne Hug
> Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 1:59 PM
> To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindkid] kindergarten assistive technology
> 
> 
> Hello to everyone.
> I have really found the kindergarten transition posts to be so helpful as we
> will be transitioning my daughter, Mara from preschool to kindergarten in
> the fall.  Thank you so much to all who have contributed to those posts!
> Your advice/comments have been so greatly appreciated!
> 
> My question... what type of assistive technology/equipment would be useful
> for a child going into kindergarten?  I know all kids are different, but I'm
> just looking for some general ideas.  We have some money to spend for this
> purpose that has to be turned in (with justification) by next week and her
> teachers and I are having a difficult time deciding what would be most
> appropriate.  We have been pouring over all kinds of websites, etc. but are
> having trouble pinpointing age appropriate equipment that won't be obsolete
> by the time she is ready to really use it (hopefully that makes sense).  She
> is legally blind with lp in one eye and aprox. 20/400 in the good eye
> although doesn't see anything beyond maybe 5-10 feet.  She most likely will
> be a dual (large) print/braille reader.  She will be the first child with a
> visual impairment at this particular school, so we are all learning as we
> go.  I know there are a lot of products that are available that will read to
> her, but we feel it is important that she learn to read (both print and
> braille) before depending on such devices. 
> 
> It would be easier if we could go through a month or two of school before
> deciding what to get, but unfortunately, we don't have that option.  
> 
> Any comments/ideas are greatly appreciated!!!
> Thanks.
> Roxanne Hug
> mom to Mara Jane 		 	   		  
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