[BNU] Re: Empower vs apex
- From: "Sharon S" <koala@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <russellli00@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:30:27 +1100
Hi Linda, if your student is able to do all she needs to do on the MPower then
there is no reason to go to the Apex. I have used both an MPower and Apex and
as others say there are good reasons to buy an Apex however if you can't afford
it and the MPower does all that the student needs to then you can stick with
the MPower. The only reason I changed over was because my grandparents died and
left me some money so I could afford the Apex.
I'm not sure if humanware are still taking MPowers as a trade in for the Apex
and I don't know how much it would knock off the price of the Apex.
As they say "if it aren't broken then don't fix it".
Hope this helps.
From Shaz.
BN QT Apex and PK user.
----- Original Message -----
From: Linda Russell
To: braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:08 AM
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
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