Hi David I actually only interviewed for a job I didn’t get it, or I might have
gotten it but they wanted me to come for some mobility training or something of
the sort which I felt was unfair since I travel there and was a good traveler
so I did not take that job. I might’ve met you since I did visit the store you
never know.
Peggy Kane
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On Jun 23, 2018, at 7:49 PM, David Goldfield <david.goldfield@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi, Peggy.
Interesting that you were nearly a rehab teacher. I'm wondering if we ever
met as I worked at that store for about nine months after Fred was moved to
another department.
David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.David-Goldfield.Com
On 6/23/2018 7:45 PM, pegkane52@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Oh David you are bringing back so many memories I had to Brio and speaks. I
also remember the other device you mentioned.
Wow quite interesting I visited that store in Philadelphia, since I almost
worked for Neville and associates as a recap teacher.
Wonderful thoughts.
Peggy Kane
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On Jun 23, 2018, at 7:23 PM, David Goldfield <david.goldfield@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Incidentally, Sense-Sations was where I first saw the Braille 'n Speak back
in 1988. I had heard about the device from someone who was a buddy of mine
who would wind up working at Blazie Engineering after I left. He was
telling me about this cool thing with a Perkins keyboard and I could hardly
believe such a thing even existed. I went down there and Fred showed it to
me. To be honest, I don't think Fred was very enamored with it and prefered
the Smalltalk from GW Micro. However, once I saw that little Bns nothing
he said could convince me to go with another product and I was determined
to one day own one of them. I likely would have bought one directly from
Fred but there would have been additional sales tax which I didn't have to
pay if I ordered it directly from Blazie and so, to save money, I ordered
it from Blazie. However, Fred sold this small carrying case for around
$10.00, which I did buy from him. It wasn't made for the Braille 'n Speak
but it fit the device perfectly and, to be honest, I liked it better than
the case sold by Blazie, which I believe was also a bit more expensive.
I also wound up buying a Seiko Braille alarm clock from him, which I really
liked. He was always very knowledgeable about the items he sold.
David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.David-Goldfield.Com
On 6/23/2018 7:15 PM, David Goldfield wrote:
Hi, Peggy.
I think I first heard of or met Fred sometime in the early to mid 1980s.
At that time, Sense-sations sold several Sharp talking clocks and
calculators and my dad had purchased one for me during that time. They
would wind up having many El-640s on their shelves for many years.
David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.David-Goldfield.Com
On 6/23/2018 7:11 PM, pegkane52@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi David and all,
I knew Fred quite well from Philadelphia and here in New Jersey. He was
quite a nice man and always kind to me.
Take care everyone.
Peggy Kane
Peggy Sent from my IPhone.
On Jun 23, 2018, at 6:58 PM, David Goldfield
<david.goldfield@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello. I am sad to report of the passing of Fred Noesner. Many visually
impaired consumers in Philadelphia may have remembered Fred as he worked
for Associated Services for the Blind for many, many years. I believe he
provided Optacon training in the 1970s and was known for starting
Sense-Sations, a store located within the first floor of the agency
selling both high-tech as well as lots of low-tech equipment. Fred was
later transferred to many other departments within the agency and, for
about a year was my supervisor when I first started at ASB's computer
technology center. Most of my memories of Fred, however, were when I
wanted to buy adaptive products at the store, such as Braille paper,
talking clocks or a replacement cane. Fred knew how to repair canes as
well and this was always a welcome service, as all of us have had the
experience of having our canes bent or otherwise damaged as a result of
regular travel. He also wrote a book, a work of fiction called Fortunate
Son, which I admit I have not yet read but it is available through NLS.
Years after leaving ASB he worked for a while at an adaptive equipment
store in Delaware and was a member of the Delaware Council of the Blind.
He contributed years of service to the blindness community and I know
that he will be greatly missed.
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Frederick-W.-Noesner-106145979
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David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.David-Goldfield.Com