Eleven Weeks, Survey Update

From: Catherine Thomas <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 08:40:47 -0400 (EDT)
AWAITING THE HARVEST
        During this past week we have received no new surveys. We have, 
however, posted to a variety of magazines and newsletters. We also have 
two volunteers working the upcoming conventions to spread the word about 
the Optacon. One of our new Optacon users has placed messages on at least 
one of the blind ad lists hoping to unearth more Optacon corpses for us. 
Optacons also seem to keep turning up on ebay.
PODCASTS
        We now have two podcasts dealing with the Optacon. Rachel, in a 
recent message, described the podcast she made demonstrating the Optacon 
to potential users. Mary Emerson has had a podcast available for a while 
giving basic information about the Optacon.
TRAINING TIPS
        This week's list topic of interest was a lot of tips for our newer 
Optacon users. When I get time, I'll compile these recent messages into 
one and add it to those documents we have available. I will also send it 
to those new users who have not yet joined our list.
ISOLATING THE UNIQUE USES FOR THE OPTACON
        I don't know of any other device that can read the label on a 
crayon. The company name and the color of any given crayon are printed 
right on it.
THE OPTACON REPAIRER LIST
        If anyone knows of any other repairers, let Richard Oehm know. His 
current list includes Pentronics in Australia, Fred Stam in Canada, Dave 
Godfrey in England, and in the U.S. Richard himself, Leo Drell, and David 
from Sighted Electronics. If you know of any others, email Richard at 
oehmelec@xxxxxxx
THAT'S IT FOR NOW. As always, I'll keep you posted with anything 
late-breaking or earth-shaking.
Catherine


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