[duxuser] Re: Most efficient medium-size braille embosser.
- From: "Paul Ajuwon" <ajuwon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:05:59 -0500
Folks:
About seven weeks ago, I solicited opinion on the most efficient
medium-sized and affordable Braille embosser. In addition to the feedback
that came my way from vendors (especially Sighted Electronics and their
admirers), I contacted a national consumer organization in the United States
that undertakes unbiased evaluation of assistive technology devices across
the board.
To ensure that I leave no stone unturned in acquiring all important data, I
talked to select agencies that utilize different Braille embossers to meet
education and rehabilitation needs of consumers.
To cap it all, I have just returned from Power-Up 2006, a two-day assistive
technology conference organized by Missouri Assistive Technology Council,
during which vendors and other stakeholders staged a technology expo, among
other activities.
Bottom line: I truly believe that Braille embossers and supporting software
are generally unaffordable for the average consumer. I hate to contemplate
an era when state governments in the United States will cease to provide
financial assistance to people who are blind to purchase these assistive
devices. As I said to one vendor just yesterday, consumers may have to
exercise their power through a boycott of these products, should such a
situation arise!
Sincerely,
Paul M. Ajuwon, Ph.D.
-----Original Message-----
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Anne Ronco
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:19 AM
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [duxuser] Re: Most efficient medium-size braille embosser.
It's perfectly OK to ask the Duxuser list for help choosing an
embosser. To keep the list on-topic, however, please respond to
Paul's inquiry privately by pasting his email address
<ajuwon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> into the To: field of your email.
If you would like for Paul to share the results of his research with
you, you should also contact him privately.
Thanks.
Anne
Anne Ronco
email: Anne@xxxxxxxxxx
Duxbury Systems, Inc.
270 Littleton Road, #6; Westford, MA 01886-3523 USA
TEL: + 978-692-3000 FAX: + 978-692-7912
Email (general): info@xxxxxxxxxx
Web site: http://www.DuxburySystems.com
Duxbury Systems, the first name in software for Braille - since 1975.
At 10:41 PM 2/22/2006, you wrote:
>
>Listers:
>
>For university use and training, we are seeking advice on
>the most efficient and cost-effective Braille embosser. Which of
>the medium-size embossers have served you well?
>
>Our budget is under five thousand U.S. dollars.
>
>My concerns are:
>
>Availability and responsiveness of technical support staff;
>
>Reliability/durability of the embosser;
>
>Low noise level;
>
>Possibility of on-site maintenance in case of breakdown.
>
>Also, indicate a source for purchase in the United States.
>
>Thanks in advance for your assistance.
>
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Paul M. Ajuwon, Ph.D.
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