Transcribers can also teach Braille. How can a transcriber teach Braille to a blind student if he doesn't know six key entry. Also why must we lower our standards for transcribers because some find it hard to learn six key entry? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Jolly" <easjolly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:04 AM Subject: [duxuser] Why Six-key Entry? > Noting the recent questions about Perky Duck reminded me once again of my > curiosity about six-key entry. Why do transcribers use six-key instead of > ASCII Braille? One reason for asking this question is I'm wondering if the > transcriber shortage in the US would be eased if transcribers weren't > expected to learn six-key. > Thanks, > SusanJ > > * * * > * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. > * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with > * unsubscribe > * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also > * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription > * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive > * is also located there. > * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com > * * * * * * * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with * unsubscribe * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive * is also located there. * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com * * *