Hi, Bill,

I used my brailler to keep logs, too.  When I was growing up, there were no 
computers so I had to write with a brailler.

Braille is a very important tool.  It is the only way a blind person can 
read and write.  I firmly believe the use of braille should be encouraged 
and supported.  That's why braille displays/notetakers are so important. 
Speech is a poor substitute for editing anything.  It is through braille I 
learned spelling, grammar, math, foreign languages, music and so on.  With 
My BN, I can take volumes of books with me without breaking my back and read 
them in my favorite way--braille.  Now, I can take notes quietly without the 
danger of getting carpel tunnel from punching a stylus through paper.  I can 
concentrate on what's being said without hearing a synthesizer yammering in 
my ear.

Braille displays are worth every penny of their cost.  I've used them since 
1991 and I wouldn't be without one.  Everyone who loves braille and wants to 
use it as their primary source for reading and writing should be able to own 
a braille display/notetaker if he or she wants one.  ACB and NFB should help 
everyone who wants, needs and will use a display/notetaker to obtain the 
financial help they need to get one.

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