[optacon-l] Re: Optacon Research
- From: "Carrie Green" <midorikeri@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Optacon List" <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:04:26 -0600
Hello Everyone,
To add my two cents to the conversation, I'd hazard a guess that perhaps
Freedom Scientific doesn't want other alternatives besides what they are
currently producing. If we have a device that can give us the ability to view
graphics and text without having to purchase a screen reader or OCR
software/hardware or a braille display, that would limit their profit margins.
Of course, only certain people can use the optacon, as those that lose their
sight later in life may not even use braille, and may not have or be able to
develop the tactile skills necessary to use an Optacon. I know a number of
blind individuals that just can't individuate the braille dots, and surmise
that the Optacon would be next to impossible for them to use. I personally have
challenges with my Optacon, as I had some very basic training in primary
school, but didn't purchase one until I was about thirty years of age. My
skills are not very good, but I still try to use it as often as possible. They
are amazing tools for us, and I do hope that there is something comparable in
the near future.
Happy New Year.
Carrie
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