[optacon-l] Re: Some thoughts about the optacon
- From: "Nick Dotson" <nickdotson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:20:09 -0500
I used it to read case documentation when I was a rehab teacher 1978-85. I
used to amaze our somewhat technologically ambivalent Agency Director who
was blind, by reading him materials he randomly pulled from his briefcase.
Nick
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On Behalf Of Camille Petrecca
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 6:07 AM
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Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Some thoughts about the optacon
When I was working as a rehab counselor, I used it to readportions of files.
I put Braille labels on my case folders, and did a lot of my own filing when
a sighted person wasn't available. I put the Optacon in my desk drawer and
carefully extended the cable. This reduced some of the noise of the
machine.--Camille Petrecca, Connecticut
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From: "Nick Dotson" <nickdotson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 6:34 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Some thoughts about the optacon
My mobility instructor mentioned that she hadn't seen an Optacon for 30
years when she saw mine at work. I use it to identify my reports from those
of others coming out on the network printer next to my desk, to familiarize
myself with the layouts of reports and spreadsheets I use so I can better
understand how to navigate their computerized counterparts. I have been
trying to read computer screens and displays of equipment at work.
Nick
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On Behalf Of Nancy Shackelford
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:50 AM
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Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Some thoughts about the optacon
I thiink just about all of us would agree with what you have said here, and
I too am much greatful for Mr. Oehm' repair capabilities, because I have had
2 repairs done on this Optacon by him, both excellent, of course...
I use mine for reading mail (unfortunately including bills), printed
letters, printed labels by buttons on many appliances, cans of food, frozen
dinners and other packaged food, directions on those, and when my kids were
little, I read the baby food jars and knew what I was going to feed them at
any given meal. This does not include all I use it for, but this covers
many of the uses of the Optacon...Oh I forgot, identifying legal tender
bills!
Nance
Nancy Shackelford
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From: "Robert Feinstein" <harlynn@xxxxxxxxx>
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Cc: "Harlynn" <harlynn@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 1:09 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Some thoughts about the optacon
> This is Robert Feinstein in NY. I have been using my optacon a great deal
> lately, as I use it in conjunction with my Sara reading machine. I am
> noticing that it is becoming easier for me to read, and I am amazed at the
> variety of print I can make out. The optacon actually gives us a raised
> representation of a print page, which is quite amazing, and our finger
> takes the place of a sighted person's eyes looking at the same page. It
> is truly mind blowing what one can observe with the optacon: font changes,
> italics, bold print, large print, small print, underlining, and even when
> a given letter is not as clear as surrounding letters.
>
> I absolutely believe the optacon is the most amazing invention since the
> braille writer. It is not easy to use, and takes a great deal of work,
> but once it is learned, there is nothing like it. It truly enhances my
> use of my Sara. If the Sara misses a word, I can easily find the word
> because I know the context and can guess where the missed word appears.
> Usually, I can easily read the missed word.
>
> It is strange: it's almost like a rediscovery of the optacon for me. I
> had been letting mine languish and I'm glad I am using it again.
>
> I also want to say how grateful I am for Richard Oehm and his expertise
> because there will come a time when my optacon will need repair.
>
> I certainly am not at the level of many of you on the list, but I am truly
> proud and happy with what I am able to do.
>
> Just wanted to say hi and talk about what I have been thinking lately and
> my newfound respect and admiration for the optacon and those who invented
> it and taught it.
>
> Bob
>
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