Just to mention that there are Braille displays for less. We just
started importing a 8 cell display for $1700, called the Bookworm.
Jim
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President Arkenstone, Inc.
NASA Ames Moffett Complex, Bldg 23 1-800-444-4443
P.O. Box 215 1-650-603-8880
Moffett Field, CA 94035-0215 USA Fax: 1-650-603-8887
http://www.arkenstone.org TDD: 1-800-833-2753
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Subject: Re: Fw: Braille style manual
Author: <[log in to unmask]> at INTERNET
Date: 3/14/00 1:30 PM
Refreshable displays cost between $4500 - $12,000 depending on the features and
size. It must also be connected to a computer equipped with screen reader
software that supports Braille output. Most graduate students who are Braille
proficient find the smaller unit indispensable due to the volumes of material
they must consume as a part of their program.
Obviously most patrons can not afford an item of this cost, but most larger
libraries can and should provide technology of this nature, since it provides
our Braille using patrons with access to material on an equal footing with other
patrons. Our institution owns two, one of which is permanently installed in our
library.
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Ron Stewart, Director
Technology Access Program
Information Services
Oregon State University
109 Kidder Hall
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Phone: 1.541.737.7307
Fax: 1.541.737.2159
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
WWW: http://tap.orst.edu
-----Original Message-----
From: Julia [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 10:21 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Fw: braille style manual
I was told by our accessibility consultant that refreshable Braille
displays are very expensive, making them out of reach for most of my
patrons. While I agree they certainly certainly have the potential to open
up a wealth of electronic information the reality is far from that. My
pricing and consultation seem to put Braille embossers more accessible.
What have other people heard?
Julia Allegrini, Library Supervisor
Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library
502 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011
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> From: Audrey Gorman <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fw: braille style manual
> Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 6:38 AM
>
> Interesting question, Linda. Does anyone know if the Harbrace College
Handbook is available in electronic format? If it is, refreshable Braille
strip technology on both library and student computers might be the answer.
It would also give the students access to a wealth of information in
journals and on the Internet, for instance, that's seldom printed in book
form in Braille. With a Braille printer available, excerpts of often-used
citations could also be made available in paper format.
>
> Another thought is to check with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic,
since they do text books on tape. See their Web site at www.rfbd.org for
more information.
>
> Audrey
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 03/10/00 06:18AM >>>
> This is a request from a former student who works at a local academic
> library. I've referred her to out State Library for the Blind and
Physically
> Handicapped. But I thought some of you might have an answer. Thanks!
> Linda
>
> Linda Lucas Walling
> College of Library and Information Science
> University of South Carolina
> Columbia, SC 29208
> [log in to unmask]
> Phone: 803-777-2298
> Web page: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/linda/walling.htm
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeannie Colson <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 4:11 PM
> Subject: braille
>
>
> Hi Linda.
>
> A teacher of freshman English was bemoaning the lack of current style
guides
> in braille. I went to LOC and found a number of ancient ones, but none
> which would assist ERIC micorfiche or Internet users. The school makes
use
> of Harbrace's college handbook. Do you have any suggestions for how I
might
> be able to access a braille copy (preferably for free, but not
> necessarily....)
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeannie
>
>
> Jeannie Colson
> Reference Librarian
> Columbia International University
> Columbia, SC
> 803-754-4100 x3102
>
> EASI's online workshop on Barrier-free Educational Technology,
> Barrier-free Ed-Tech, begins March, 13.
> Making campuses accessible is the right thing to do,
> and it is the law. For information, go to
> http://www.rit.edu/~easi and click on workshops.
>
> EASI's online workshop on Barrier-free Educational Technology,
> Barrier-free Ed-Tech, begins March, 13.
> Making campuses accessible is the right thing to do,
> and it is the law. For information, go to
> http://www.rit.edu/~easi and click on workshops.
EASI's online workshop on Barrier-free Educational Technology,
Barrier-free Ed-Tech, begins March, 13.
Making campuses accessible is the right thing to do,
and it is the law. For information, go to
http://www.rit.edu/~easi and click on workshops.
EASI's online workshop on Barrier-free Educational Technology,
Barrier-free Ed-Tech, begins March, 13.
Making campuses accessible is the right thing to do,
and it is the law. For information, go to
http://www.rit.edu/~easi and click on workshops.
EASI's online workshop on Barrier-free Educational Technology,
Barrier-free Ed-Tech, begins March, 13.
Making campuses accessible is the right thing to do,
and it is the law. For information, go to
http://www.rit.edu/~easi and click on workshops.
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