[blindkid] Stand Alone Braille Display for Academics

[Marianne Denning]

Eric, if this is your plan I would justify it by saying that the
Braillenote can be a challenge to pair with a Windows laptop.  I would
also want a 40 cell display because it better represents the large
braille page.  The 11 by 11-1/2 braille paper has 40 cells.

You need to think about why you want a dedicated braille display.  Do
you want your child to complete assignments on the computer? Is there
work your child needs to complete on the computer rather than the
Braillenote?  Do you have someone who teaches your child technology?
If so, that person would be the best person to make this
recommendation.  A technology assessment would be very helpful.  I
have many different tools in my toolbox of devices from a Perkins
brailler through a dedicated braille display.  I decide when each tool
will be the most helpful.  I don't have anything because it is cool.
I have each tool because it helps me in my career.  How will the
dedicated braille display help your child?

On 8/24/15, DrV via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
> Hope you all had great summers.
> The braille displays we check out in the exhibit hall at convention were
> pretty cool.
> I know a BrailleNote can be also be used, but the stand-alone units seem to
> offer addition advantages & flexibility.
> For those of you who have successfully gotten the standalone braille
> displays to hook up to laptops, desktops & iPads etc - how did you justify
> the need? or what wording would you suggest using to justify the need?
> Thanks
> Eric
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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