[accessibleimage] Recommendations, PLEASE!

My experience is as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and O&M Specialist.
I currently contract with school systems as a braillist.  I am using Duxbury
with a Juliet Pro60.  I am looking for additional technology that will allow
me to be more efficient and produce higher quality materials.  My budget is
very limited so I do need to evaluate what equipment is a must and when more
low tech options can complete the same task.  Areas of high priority are...

1. Graphics - specifically for math (currently elementary level graphs,
diagrams, etc...), science (diagrams) and social studies (maps).  I am
currently using a combination of braille and craft materials to accomplish
these tasks.  I have seen equipment such as a Swell Form.  Is it worth the
money?  Can you recommend something else?  Do I need to look at purchasing a
different embosser, i.e. Tiger?

2.  Braille and Print on the same page.  Quite often school staff does not
know braille.  Print is needed on the braille page in order for the
classroom teacher/assistant to help the child.  It is time consuming to add
print!  Has anyone used Transend by Enabling Technology or can recommend
something similar?  A Gemini sounds wonderful but I do not current have
enough work to justify spending $13,500.

I know there are many on this list who are far more current and
knowledgeable in this area than I am.  I would appreciate recommendations
you can provide!



Sandra

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