[optacon-l] Using my Optacon for identification
- From: "Susan Webber" <Susan.Webber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:40:43 +0200
Hi all
I had previously never thought of using mine to check my clothing. On Saturday
I wanted to wear a golf shirt with a matching hat. I then checked out my golf
shirts with the optacon and managed to find the desired one.
Have a great day.
Susan
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of H & C Arnold
Sent: 12 September 2009 02:25 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Introduction
I'm with you, Sandra, on the laundry instruction and fabric type.
In God We Trust,
Carolyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "S Johnson" <sjohnson@xxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 5:43 PM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Introduction
> Hi,
>
> I challenge any of the other reading devices to read clothing washing
> instructions or size and style tags when you want to order
> another one of your favorite shirts. I use it for the stripes and plaids
> too.
>
> Sandra
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "H & C Arnold" <4carolyna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:32 AM
> Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Introduction
>
>
> Wow, but I've used it for clothes color determination too, even to get an
> idea about stripes and checks.
>
> In God We Trust,
>
> Carolyn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Gehres" <ljgehres@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:16 PM
> Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Introduction
>
>
>> Welcome Sandra. There's always lots to learn from the folks on this
>> list,
>> and believe me, we understand well how versatile and useful the Optacons
>> still are. Glad you're joining us.
>>
>> Linda Gehres, Alameda, California
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "S Johnson" <sjohnson@xxxxxxx>
>> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:37 PM
>> Subject: [optacon-l] Introduction
>>
>>
>>> Hello:
>>>
>>> I am a new member. I've been an Optacon user since 1976. I am totally
>>> blind and live in Upstate New York.
>>>
>>> . I found out about the list from the person who is currently repairing
>>> my Optacon. He knew I was looking for a typewriter lens
>>> so he told me about one mentioned on this list. I went to the archives
>>> and read the posts. If it is still available, I am
>>> extremely interested. My manual typewriter is an Adler, probably like
>>> the
>>> one Wendy described in her post. Wendy, if it is still
>>> available, write to me off list to make arrangements.
>>>
>>> I was very glad to find out about this list. I do not know any other
>>> blind people who are Optacon users. The few blind people I
>>> know think I'm strange not to just use a scanner. I try to tell them
>>> that
>>> scanners cannot read prescription bottles, jars cans,
>>> labels on clothing and many other things. I've even used it to try and
>>> tell my lighter item of clothes from the darker one when the
>>> Braille tags came off in the wash. Believe it or not, it did work. The
>>> vibrations were much harder with the darker items and very
>>> little on the lighter items. I can probably think of lots of other
>>> stuff
>>> but, I think all of you already know how versatile the
>>> Optacon is as compared to scanners. I also like the idea of being able
>>> to
>>> check things as they come out of my computer printer.
>>> There is nothing more embarrassing than mailing a blank envelope because
>>> you ran out of ink or mailing something that doesn't look
>>> right.
>>>
>>> I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.
>>>
>>> Sandra Johnson
>>>
>>>
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>>
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