I have a thought. It is rare I have one. So, I must advertise the event.
(Smile) As there use to be stereotyped positions for blind Chair caners,
and piano tuners, and musicians, requiring dexterity of fingers. Why isn't
a concerted effort made to train blind technicians to service and to repair
electronic Braille displays. Their fees could be competitive with Braille
display manufacturers. If they aren't hired directly by the manufacturers
themselves, they could become self employed. As have many blind people who
service the Perkins, and I assume, other Braille writing machines.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Farley (Redacted sender "john_farley" for DMARC)"
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To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 11:18 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Device servicing
Peter,
Why do you believe that "they want to rip us off because we are blind"?
I have always found, in over 45 years of being blind that the only reaction
I get from people is that they want to help me.
You must be aware that the equipment that is required for producing every
braille device is quite complex and has an extremely limited market place.
The small size of the market place, in itself, limits the number of
companies that can service that market sector.
These few companies who are doing that work because they want to help the
lives of blind people are also there to provide a living for themselves and
their staff. It is not a quick task to service a braille output device; it
is very time consuming and delicate.
Do you really expect this to be done as a charity and for the staff of the
people carrying out the wirk and their families to have no income?
Certainly, when I was working, I did expect to be paid for my efforts.
They are helping us, not riping us off.
Also please remember that this list, in which you are complaining about
being ripped off, is a free service provided by an altruistic gentrleman who
is also a proprieter of one of the said companies. I have met George and he
is certainly not some-one who is out to rip us off, just to help to improve
our lives.
Regards, John
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 259243
Mob: +44 (0) 7815 056076
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf of
Peter Beasley
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 10:37 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Device servicing
Because we are blind and they just want to rip us off.
-----Original Message----- From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:09 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Device servicing
Hi Jim
Blimey that's a large mouthful to swallow! (smile.) I needed my Alva BC680
serviced, and it cost a third of that! I wonder how these people can justify
that cost?
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jim McAuslan
Sent: 07 July 2016 09:04
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Device servicing
Hi List,
I'm just looking for some feedback re the servicing of devices.
Yesterday I called Sight and Sound technology regarding the serviceing of my
Focus 80 Braille display.
I was somewhat shocked to find out that if I wanted a full service for this
device it would be in the area of £620 or thereabouts. I quick glance would
cost £75.
I am hoping to sell this device and obviously I want to sell it in the best
codition.
Any thoughts?
Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn
Minds are like parachutes
They work best when open
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