[bookport] BookPort as an Organizational Tool
- From: "TERRIE TERLAU" <tterlau@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:40:54 -0400
I'm probably saying what you all know, but, as I am preparing presentation=
s about personal organization methods, I wanted to share my realizations =
of how valuable the BookPort can be in this regard. Here are some =
organizational uses of the BookPort that I have been thinking about. Many =
of us have already developed ways to do these things. But the BookPort =
fills a Niche that has been vacant for quite some time.=20
persons who lose vision in adolescence or adulthood and who have not yet =
developed braille skills can manage many of their organizational needs =
with the BookPort. People in this position can use a computer for =
organizational tasks, but the BookPort adds portability and ease of =
locating information.
We can prepare alphabetized address/phone lists on computer and send to =
BookPort. I prefer leaving a blank line between entries as one can use =
several methods of navigation on the BookPort to move quickly from entry =
to entry to find what is needed. The BookPort is also a handy device to =
use for homework assignment descriptions, route directions for a student =
to consult during mobility lessons, shopping lists, to do lists, recipes, =
appointments, and for much more.
My personal preference is to leave a blank line between items in a list, =
though others may not find this helpful.
Of course, the memo feature is great for "jotting down" information to be =
put into permanent storage later.
Although there are more efficient ways to do many of these things, some =
people may not be able to obtain a BookPort and a notetaker or talking =
organizer. If rehab. funding is not sufficient to help persons who lose =
vision acquire several pieces of technology, the BookPort can be used to =
fill a great deal of the organizational gap.
Terrie
Mary T. (Terrie) Terlau, Ph.D.
Adult Life Project Leader
Department of Educational and Technical Research
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 899-2381
Toll-free: (800) 223-1839 ext. 381
Fax: (502) 899-2269
Email: tterlau@xxxxxxx
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