[accessibleimage] Re: Recommendations, PLEASE!

I would have to add my disagreement about the TIE. After comparing both the
TIE and PIAF machines, I find that PIAF users are much happier with their
equipment; also the PIAF paper allows one more flexibility in what can be
created than the TIE paper does. The difference in cost is a few hundred
dollars, but the PIAF is well worth it.

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Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
Alternate Media Training Specialist / Instructor
High Tech Center Training Unit
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
408.996.6043
www.htctu.net

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From: accessibleimage-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:accessibleimage-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Jaquiss
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 12:04 PM
To: accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [accessibleimage] Re: Recommendations, PLEASE!

Hello Sandra:

     I am writing off list to answer some of your questions.

1. The Juliet is a very good embosser. I think it is the best embosser in
its price range.
2. As for graphics, the best capsule paper machine is the Tactile Image
Enhancer from Repro-Tronics. You can make nice graphics with it, but you
MUST have an inkjet printer to get the image on the capsule paper. The
machine works well, but the paper is $0.75-$0.85 per sheet of 8.5X11 paper.

3. The Tiger Pro is an excellent printer for producing Braille graphics. You
can also get an attachment to allow for ink print on the same page as
Braille. The Gemini although incredibly quiet requires special paper and
only handles 8.5X11 paper. Both of these machines are in the
$10,000--$13,000 range.

If you have more questions, please let me know.

Regards,

Robert Jaquiss, Executive Director
VIEW International Foundation
230 Peach Tree Drive
West Monroe, LA 71291
Email: rjaquiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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From: "ncmom2dawters" <ncwahmom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 9:55 PM
Subject: [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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