Hello
Although I do not tutor visually impaired students, I have a friend and
colleague at a neighbouring college who does. I remember saying to her
that her students' use of the Perkins seemed to be a bit of an
anachronism when, nearby, dictation software and speech feedback were
being used by dyslexic students. I got the impression, however, that
things were not quite that simple for the visually impaired.
I'd like to know a little about alternative 'text processing' systems.
Are there any which are cheap enough to allow students to acquire their
own?
Regards
Peter Hill
Learning Support Tutor
University College Worcester
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> Does anyone in HE have need to use the Perkins brailler anymore?
> I have one and whenever I have suggested its use to a student they have politely told me where
> to go.
>
> So I suppose what I am saying is, unless you have someone who specifically wants to use it you
> could find it quickly gathering dust.
>
> Bryan Jones
> London Guildhall University
>
> On Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:30:05 +0100 "Jones S (StuServ)"
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From: Jones S (StuServ)
> > > Sent: 08 September 1998 16:18
> > > To: 'Dis-forum'
> > > Subject: Perkin Brailler
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > We are looking to purchase a second hand perkin brailler for the
> > > University. Does anyone have any information on where we can find one?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Sharon Jones
> > > Advisor for Special Needs
> > > University of Glamorgan
> > >
> > > Tel: 01443 482494
> > >
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