[blindkid] Refreshable Braille

[Marianne Denning]

Any of the braille displays will do this.  If you can afford it, the
larger braille display is definitely the way to go.  I am a TVI and I
teach students to always use a braille display when they use a
computer.  It makes it so easy to move around and check everything as
the student is typing/brailling.  JAWS is great, but JAWS with a
braille display is fantastic!

On 1/15/14, Richard Holloway <rholloway at gopbc.org> wrote:
> The Focus 40 will also pair nicely with a PC using JAWS, and even a
> Macintosh with the latest OS running. (I presume the 14 would do likewise
> but would not be nearly as useful with a full sized computer.) We also found
> that adding the display to my daughter’s PC made access far greater for her.
> Now she switches quite seamlessly between a FOCUS display and qwerty
> keyboard as she chooses, and she can have the option to read with braille,
> not just have JAWS read to her...
>
>
> On Jan 15, 2014, at 12:24 PM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I use the Freedom Scientific Focus 40 and I believe it is around
>> $2800.00.  There is also a Focus 14 that is around $1200.00.  You can
>> find exact prices at freedomscientific.org.  The difference is the
>> number of braille cells.  These devices cannot operate independently.
>> There are several similar products and I believe most of them are
>> good.  If he is reading a lot I would go with the Focus 40 because it
>> provides more braille cells.
>>
>> On 1/15/14, Darcirae Hooks <draehooks at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> My son is 10 and learning the IPad at school. We bought one for him to
>>> use
>>> at home. Was wondering what Refreshable display I all recommend and
>>> approx
>>> cost. He is fluent in Braille and uses an Apex at school but don't have
>>> anything for him to use for non school stuff or summer reading.
>>>
>>> Please advise!!!!!
>>>
>>> Darci
>>>
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>>
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>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>> (513) 607-6053
>>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053