[optacon-l] Re: Some thoughts about the optacon
- From: "H & C Arnold" <4carolyna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:46:54 -0400
How right you are, Robert.
In God We Trust,
Carolyn
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From: "Robert Feinstein" <harlynn@xxxxxxxxx>
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Cc: "Harlynn" <harlynn@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:09 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Some thoughts about the optacon
This is Robert Feinstein in NY. I have been using my optacon a great deal
lately, as I use it in conjunction with my Sara reading machine. I am
noticing that it is becoming easier for me to read, and I am amazed at the
variety of print I can make out. The optacon actually gives us a raised
representation of a print page, which is quite amazing, and our finger
takes the place of a sighted person's eyes looking at the same page. It
is truly mind blowing what one can observe with the optacon: font changes,
italics, bold print, large print, small print, underlining, and even when
a given letter is not as clear as surrounding letters.
I absolutely believe the optacon is the most amazing invention since the
braille writer. It is not easy to use, and takes a great deal of work,
but once it is learned, there is nothing like it. It truly enhances my
use of my Sara. If the Sara misses a word, I can easily find the word
because I know the context and can guess where the missed word appears.
Usually, I can easily read the missed word.
It is strange: it's almost like a rediscovery of the optacon for me. I
had been letting mine languish and I'm glad I am using it again.
I also want to say how grateful I am for Richard Oehm and his expertise
because there will come a time when my optacon will need repair.
I certainly am not at the level of many of you on the list, but I am truly
proud and happy with what I am able to do.
Just wanted to say hi and talk about what I have been thinking lately and
my newfound respect and admiration for the optacon and those who invented
it and taught it.
Bob
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