[optacon-l] Re: Introduction
- From: "S Johnson" <sjohnson@xxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:43:12 -0400
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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