I can categorically say that no one in the state of Iowa would get one
of these devices in place of a full fledged note taker. It's not just
that rehab people want to protect the budget although this is a good
deal of the problem, it's that they no squat about technology, and they
don't make their business to learn!
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 1:21 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Has anyone heard of this device?
It seems to me, a lot of rehab councillors simply want to appear to
be helpful. Their main job is to protect the budget. I had one who
was different, but those are rare, unfortunately.
At 01:15 PM 8/25/2006, you wrote:
Yes, and if I were your friend, I would definitely put up a fight on
that
one. The TATI is nothing like a Braille Note or Pacmate. It is
somewhat
similar to a VoiceMate, but it has a small qwerty keyboard. You can
use it
to jot down notes, phone numbers and addresses, but certainly not at
all
suitable for graduate work. The TATI is like a toy compared to a real
note
taker. In addition, the TATI will totally loose all of its data if the
batteries go dead. Personally, I think the Rehab person that
recommended
the TATI as a serious tool for anyone going to school should be shot.
The
TATI sells for about $250 or so and more than likely the small price
tag is
the only reason it is being forced on someone by the Rehab councilor.
You
can find more info on the TATI on the Maxi Aids web site.
Your friend definitely needs to go over the Rehab councilors head to
some
one that knows what they are doing. There must be someone he or she
can
appeal to.
It just makes my blood boil when I see this kind of incompetence in a
Rehab
person that is supposed to have the client's best interest in mind, and
not
their agency's pocket book.
Sorry for the rant.
--Best regards,
--Rick Alfaro
--rick.alfaro@xxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Deborah Kendrick
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 10:23 AM
To: Deborah Kendrick
Subject: [bookport] Has anyone heard of this device?
A friend of mine just had her voc. rehab. case opened. She's in
graduate
school and desperately needs some updated equipment. I told her to
request
a Braillenote or Pac Mate. After meeting with her counselor, she said
that
the counselor insisted that a device called the TADI was perfect for
her
needs, and that's what she's getting. I've never heard of it -- and
she
wants my opinion. Anyone here ever heard of it?
Sandy Licht
Phone: 409-898-8218
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11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They
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hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for
me in earnest,
you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says
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