Great answers, everybody! Thank you! I feels ready to tackle this now.
Really appreciate the quick and informative responses:)
On Tue, Jul 28, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Roberta McCall <mccallr6246@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Some great ideas Kristina.
Remember that if you cut the labels into pieces, only one recording can be
associated with the pieces. You cannot make more than one recorded label
for the different pieces. I’ve found this to be an excellent way to label
CDs and jewel cases so they get back together after being in a shuffler or
in some other way get separated from each other. Using pieces might also
work if someone had multiple containers of something such as medicine
bottles, canned goods, etc where you would want several identical labels.
Roberta McCall
CVRT
*From:* visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Brown, Kristina
L.
*Sent:* Tuesday, July 28, 2015 1:19 PM
*To:* 'patncavi@xxxxxxxxx'; visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [visionrehabtherapist] Re: Pen Friend ??
I have had some experience with the PenFriend and hope I can help.
1. Yes, you can mark on the labels or fix bump dots or high marker.
You can cut them in half, or quarters even. As long as there is a piece of
the label to record on you’re good to go!
2. Yes, they work for labeling items in the freezer. I laminate them
with self- adhesive laminate (not the laminate that has to run through the
high heat press) or place then in ziplock baggie or sheet protector to be
safe. I have even covered them with a clear packaging tape. I’ve always
fixed them to an index card material cut into various sizes and colors for
contrast. I use a hole punch through the index card and use a rubber band.
See picture attached. They have always worked from behind plastic covering.
3. As far as using the laundry labels, all I know is that it is not
recommended to wash them above 50 degrees. No minimum temp mentions in
their directions. And have not personally tried them for freezer use.
I hope this has helped in some way.
Kristina
*From:* visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [
mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] *On Behalf Of *Pat Wilson
*Sent:* Tuesday, July 28, 2015 6:50 AM
*To:* visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [visionrehabtherapist] Pen Friend ??
Hi, I am working with a woman who has NLP, has a hearing loss, and
diabetic neuropathy in her hands. We are trying to find a way for her to
identify what's in her freezer and hear the cooking directions. I would
like to try a Pen Friend with her and have these questions:
1. Can I put a raised dot of Spot-n-Line or Hi Marks on the labels to
the left of where the pen goes so she will know where to aim the Pen? Do
you have another suggestion?
2. Will the labels work after being in the freezer? Do they need to be
covered to protect them from moisture? Will they work if laminated? Do you
have any suggestions for attaching the label to the polybag so that it may
be reused for the replacement bag? I was thinking of using a tag and rubber
band method but don't want to re-invent the wheel if there's a proven
method.
3. If regular labels aren't recommended for the freezer, what about the
Pen Friend laundry label set?
If you have any other ideas or suggestions, I'm open to them.
I emailed the company but have had no response.
Thank you!
--
*Pat Wilson, COMS, VRT*
*North Country Association for the Visually Impaired*
*22 US Oval, Ste B-15 *
*Plattsburgh, NY 12903*
*518-562-2330 <518-562-2330>*
--
*Pat Wilson, COMS, VRT*
*North Country Association for the Visually Impaired*
*22 US Oval, Ste B-15 *
*Plattsburgh, NY 12903*
*518-562-2330 <518-562-2330>*
