If she could find a Used Reading Edge it would work for her, I saw a few for $250. Also if she wants a "self voicing one. Try Scan and Read from www.readingmadeeasy.com perhaps. But of course I would like to use Kurzweil. Also has he checked out the Scanar by Pulsedata, or the Sara from Freedom scientific. I would go with the sScannar out of the two units, kind of dubious about the Sara and its price tag. But some ideas. There are indeed some companies in his location. he would be vest to contact the Foundation for the Janeiro Blind or another Center for the Blind for a recommendation. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner