[optacon-l] Re: Optacon Research
- From: "Fran" <fran.italy@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:07:04 +0100
HI all,
I admit that I've been using the optacon less and less with the advent of
computers, but this is natural...people hardly use pens and pencils anymore!
But even with PCs, OCR, talking phones, readily available audiobooks, and
much more, the optacon cannot be replaced. There are certain tasks which
only the optacon can perform, and the freedom and self-confidence it can
give us has no match. So screen readers and the optacon should be viewed as
complementary technologies, rather than in competition. Will Freedom
Scientific or other companies ever realize that and make a profit out of
this?
Happy new year to all!
Fran
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carrie Green" <midorikeri@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Optacon List" <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 3:04 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Optacon Research
> 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 amaz
> ing tools for us, and I do hope that there is something comparable in the
> near future.
>
> Happy New Year.
>
> Carrie
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