[BNU] Re: Empower vs apex
- From: Merlyn Hileman <merlyn_hileman@xxxxxxx>
- To: russellli00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:07:35 -0500 (EST)
Hi all,
I am currently in 10th grade, and I have used an Apex for 4 years.
Before that, I used an MPower. Honestly, I think upgrading to the Apex
is well worth $7,000. Not only is it smaller than the MPower, there are
more slots available for external disks USB, SD card). Because I
receive all of my schoolwork electronically on memory sticks, having
the extra ports makes it easier to access my assignments. Also, you can
pair the Apex with another device (PC, IOS device) and work easily
between both of them.
Merlyn Hileman
-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Russell <russellli00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: pianogirlforlife7 <pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: braillenote <braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tue, Nov 26, 2013 10:51 am
Subject: [BNU] Re: Empower vs apex
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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