Just to get my 2-cents in. We carry a variety of Braille displays. If you
would like more information or would like a hands on demonstration, please
feel free to give us a call.
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Daniel J. Berkowitz, M.A.
Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc.
P.O. Box 778
Amesbury, MA 01913-0017
phone: 978-462-3817
fax: 978-462-3928
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
http://www.adaptivetech.net
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>
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> Subject: Re: Fw: Braille style manual
> Author: <[log in to unmask]> at INTERNET
> Date: 3/14/00 1:30 PM
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>
> 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.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 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
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>
>
> -----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.
>
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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