[optacon-l] Re: another quirky thing to do with the optacon
- From: "John Huffman" <j73.huffman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:19:11 -0400
I started by reading liner notes on record albums--back when they were still
LP's, then worked my way through several hundred pages of the Webster's
Biographical Dictionary. JH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine Thomas" <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:24 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: another quirky thing to do with the optacon
> Eileen,
> The best suggestion I can make is to start with stuff you know. Take
> somethintg that you know has clear print and has already been identified
> and just try reading. Once you have a few positive experiences with the
> Optacon, you'll find yourself motivated to try other things. We have asked
> this question on-list and many users have told of the things they read
> first to see if they could. Remember that success isn't always reading
> every word. For example, a mailing address on an envelope may have a logo.
> So don't be distressed if you can't read everything. Also, although we do
> not mention it often, adjusting the Optacon to different print sizes,
> contrasts, etc. becomes second nature. Let us know if you need information
> about the threshold, intensity, zoom, or invert. Also, let us know where
> you live. Perhaps there is a fellow user in your area who could work with
> you in a more personal way.
> Catherine
>
>
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