[gps-talkusers] Re: Using BrailleNote gps and a guide dog
- From: Robert Carter <r-carter@xxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 20:53:31 -0500
Hi All,
There is no reason why you couldn't reverse things and have the BrailleNote
on your left side and the dog on the right. If you can't use your left hand
for the Braille display, you can put a little speaker on your shoulder
strap and listen to the BrailleNote.
Robert Carter
Robert
At 08:27 PM 5/21/2004, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Ok, guess I'd have to think about that one and get real good with myleft
>hand. My dog works on my right which is unusual due to an old injury. Maybe
>in the future there will be something that attaches tothe harness. I guess
>this is how it is inJapan. I was really intrigued by the idea of gps but so
>f far I have not yet gotton one.
>
>Georgia
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert Carter" <r-carter@xxxxxxx>
>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 4:25 PM
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Using BrailleNote gps and a guide dog
>
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I travel with BrailleNote GPS and a guide dog. I carry the BrailleNote
>with
> > the strap over my left shoulder so that it is on the right side of my
>body.
> > The gps receiver is attached to the BrailleNote shoulder strap. I am able
> > to work the dog with my left hand and operate the BrailleNote with my
> > right. The only thing is that you have to get use to paying attention to
> > both the dog and the BrailleNote gps. It takes a little practice but is
> > very doable.
> >
> > Robert Carter
> >
> > At 11:08 AM 5/21/2004, you wrote:
> >
> > >Hi Georgia, welcome to the list!
> > >
> > >As we have discussed, this has been a big issue for me and one that I
> > >struggle with. Maybe we could all get a third hand?
> > >
> > >Seriously though, I too am curious about the experiences that others have
> > >had and what they could suggest.
> > >
> > >THanks.
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Georgia Kitchen
> > >Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 11:44 AM
> > >To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: question about GPS on a laptop
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >New to this list. How does one manage the braille note and the gps with a
> > >dog guide??
> > >
> > >Georgia
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Michael May" <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 11:57 AM
> > >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: question about GPS on a laptop
> > >
> > >
> > > > Michael,
> > > >
> > > > Check out the SenderoGroup shopping cart for the E-Pack. This is what
>we
> > > > provided with the GPS-Talk and we still have these packs. They are an
> > > > excellent back pack or shoulder pack for any medium to small size
>laptop.
> > > >
> > > > At 07:26 AM 5/21/2004, you wrote:
> > > > >Hi all,
> > > > >
> > > > >For anyone who has used the old GPS-talk on a laptop, how did you
>carry
> > > > >the laptop? Did it come with a custom case of some kind? I
>sometimes
> > > > >walk around with my laptop using my gps program, but I wind up
>carrying
> > > > >the laptop virtically in a canvas bag with the gps receiver wrapped
> > >around
> > > > >my neck and dangling in front of me, which is kind of awkward, so I
>was
> > > > >wondering if those of you who have done it have found a better way.
> > > > >
> > > > >Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > >-- Michael Gorse / AIM:linvortex / http://mgorse.home.dhs.org --
> > > > >A better world is possible! http://www.kucinich.us
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Michael G. May
> > > >
> > > > CEO Sendero Group
> > > >
> > > > Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
> > > > Now distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
> > > > tactile watch and the ID Mate, bar code reader
> > > >
> > > > MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > http://www.SenderoGroup.com
> > > >
> > > > (530) 757-6800, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
> > > > Sendero Group, LLC
> > > > 1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
> > > >
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> > > >
> >
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