[duxuser] Re: Most efficient medium-size braille embosser.
- To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:18:19 -0400
Hello Paul,
I agree with you that embossers are not affordable for the average
consumer. The least expensive model I know of is the FS Braille Blazer
which works very nicely as a producer of cassette labels. I wouldn't
want to depend on it for anything but the shortest of documents since it
needs a rest after ten to 15 pages of embossing. And it costs over
$1000.00 I'm afraid those wanting and needing Braille embossers are
victims of a capitolist system that punishes small markets.
I know that some public libraries in larger cities have Braille
embossers that patrons can use. We have such a set up at the Boston
Public Library.
IT's either that option if it is available to you or start licking the
boots of rich grantors.
Well, time to pull myself up by the boot straps like a good American
individualist. LOL>
Bob hachey
PS I used to think that one of the purposes of government was to
mitigate against disadvantages such as disability. In the area of
Braille, the government has much mitigating to do.
-----Original Message-----
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Paul Ajuwon
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:06 PM
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: 'Ajuwon, Paul M'
Subject: [duxuser] Re: Most efficient medium-size braille embosser.
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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