[access-uk] Re: Accessible timekeeping for presentations
- From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:18:31 -0000
but this is no good for time keeping where you need to know not only when a
time period is up but also how much of that time has gone and how much is
left to go.
I know RNIB did a vibrating talking watch meant for use under water. Does
this have a timer or stop watch facility you can feel? Again, constantly
touching your watch may look a bit odd where as having a Braille notetaker
in front of you would look quite natural.
regards
Graham
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Collins" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 5:14 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible timekeeping for presentations
When I need to be notified discreetly of time, or time to go, I set an
alarm on my mobile, and put it on silent profile, so it just vibrates, this
I can feel, and reasonably discreetly stop when it has gone off in my
pocket.
HTH -
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: James O'Dell
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:39 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Accessible timekeeping for presentations
hi All
Yesterday I had to deliver a short presentation lasting five minutes, as
part of an assessment for a graduate recruitment scheme. Obviously, we were
expected to stick to this time limit and to do our own timekeeping, and I
believe that there was a clock on the wall with a second hand for this
purpose. I was unable to access this, and in the end I was so
time-conscious that my presentation under-ran, despite the fact that I had a
wealth of material to use.
For regular timekeeping I use a tactile (braille) watch which does not
have a second hand. When I need to be more precise, I use a talking watch
which would obviously be inappropriate for this situation. I was just
wondering if anyone had any thoughts on how I might be able to keep time
discretely and accurately in similar situations in future. I have thought
of using my computer and braille display, but this seems like overkill given
the straightforward nature of the exercise and the fact that hiding behind a
computer may have produced the wrong impression, since no-one else was
allowed/expected to use such equipment.
Any ideas welcome, I think there may be a market for an in-ear whispering
timer!
James
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