[BNU] Re: Empower vs apex
- From: Linda Russell <russellli00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:51:38 -0500
As I try to explain to my student, THE STATE is us! We the taxpayers all
contribute to a fund, and that has to divided between all those students
who are blind. In our state, that does not include technology like a
laptop, ipad, or notetaker. If someone has been generous enough to provide
you with technology, be grateful, Now with that said, is having something
easier, worth $7,000 dollars in a district where over half the students
cannot afford to pay for their own lunches. Or is the scrolling wheel,
scrolling the weight of the BN, things that a student could deal with for
the time being? If you had to make the choice? Would you pay $7,000 for
those conveniences?
Thanks for your input.
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM, <pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Well, I've been using an Apex since last year and I'm 14 also. The Apex
> is much easier to use in my opinion. The scroll wheel makes it easier to
> access things if you don't want to use the keys. I think the Apex is
> lighter and smaller, from what I remember using the MPower.
>
> It makes it easy to take notes and I think it has more memory then the
> MPower.
>
> I thought the state pays for machinary and other things for the visually
> impared?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Linda Russell <russellli00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date sent: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:08:11 -0500
> Subject: [BNU] Empower vs apex
>
> I have a 14 year old student who has had an empower for about 5 years. She
> has seen/used the apex at a visit to the school for the blind and naturally
> wants the latest and greatest. (Don't we all!) but her family does not
> contribute anything to her technology needs, and the school is strapped for
> money.
> (Another obvious fact.) What are some opinions on the need to up grade to
> an Apex or continue to use the empower for this student- She is fully
> included in the regular ed curriculum. average intelligence, sense of
> entitlement, little appreciation for all that is provided for her to access
> the curriculum.
>
> I need to provide input to my supervisor.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.
> Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.
>
>
> --
> Linda Russell
> Intervention Specialist
> Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools
> 740-498-4151 ex:13207
> Have you filled a bucket today?
>
>
--
Linda Russell
Intervention Specialist
Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools
740-498-4151 ex:13207
Have you filled a bucket today?
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