[bookport] Re: BookPort as an Organizational Tool
- From: Will Smith <wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 12:05:56 -0400 (EDT)
Hi Terrie and all,
Great comments and more good uses for the Book Port!
This idea is probably not possible, but I often think about something the
size of a Book Port but with a connection for a full-sized keyboard where
one could directly and fully jot down notes. Heck, some full sized
keyboards can be pretty small too!
Will
wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx
On Tue, 10 Aug 2004, TERRIE TERLAU wrote:
> I'm probably saying what you all know, but, as I am preparing presentation=
> s about personal organization methods, I wanted to share my realizations =
> of how valuable the BookPort can be in this regard. Here are some =
> organizational uses of the BookPort that I have been thinking about. Many =
> of us have already developed ways to do these things. But the BookPort =
> fills a Niche that has been vacant for quite some time.=20
>
> persons who lose vision in adolescence or adulthood and who have not yet =
> developed braille skills can manage many of their organizational needs =
> with the BookPort. People in this position can use a computer for =
> organizational tasks, but the BookPort adds portability and ease of =
> locating information.
>
> We can prepare alphabetized address/phone lists on computer and send to =
> BookPort. I prefer leaving a blank line between entries as one can use =
> several methods of navigation on the BookPort to move quickly from entry =
> to entry to find what is needed. The BookPort is also a handy device to =
> use for homework assignment descriptions, route directions for a student =
> to consult during mobility lessons, shopping lists, to do lists, recipes, =
> appointments, and for much more.
>
> My personal preference is to leave a blank line between items in a list, =
> though others may not find this helpful.
>
> Of course, the memo feature is great for "jotting down" information to be =
> put into permanent storage later.
>
> Although there are more efficient ways to do many of these things, some =
> people may not be able to obtain a BookPort and a notetaker or talking =
> organizer. If rehab. funding is not sufficient to help persons who lose =
> vision acquire several pieces of technology, the BookPort can be used to =
> fill a great deal of the organizational gap.
>
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>
> Terrie
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> Mary T. (Terrie) Terlau, Ph.D.
> Adult Life Project Leader
> Department of Educational and Technical Research
> American Printing House for the Blind
> 1839 Frankfort Ave.
> Louisville, KY 40206
> Phone: (502) 899-2381
> Toll-free: (800) 223-1839 ext. 381
> Fax: (502) 899-2269
> Email: tterlau@xxxxxxx
>
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