[optacon-l] Re: Optacon Alternatives using current technologies and funding methodologies
- From: "Nick Dotson" <nickdotson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:57:07 -0600
First, I'm interesting in seeing what the final device ends up looking
like--in terms of changes the UI (User Interface), and what if any materials
they prepare for generalized training.
I'm assuming by "Kick Start" you mean a primmer?
I would also want more data concerning their findings with the different
demographics they've used it with as a guide to direction, and non
idiosyncratic problems I have encountered. Plus as a totally blind person,
I believe I would like to have a sighted partner working on the
project--either with orientation and mobility, vision effectiveness training
experience, and/or visual arts backgrounds...
I also believe the training needs of adventitiously and congenitally blinded
persons are going to diverge radically.
Nick
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On Behalf Of Suzanne Erb
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 6:10 PM
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Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Optacon Alternatives using current technologies and
funding methodologies
I hope you are able to keep this device, au. Have you thought about doing a
kickstart or some equivalent?
I should think that the researchers would find a longevity study invaluable.
Even if they weren't actually willing to pay you for your efforts, if they
allowed you to keep the device in exchange for keeping some kind of journal.
Perhaps I'm living in some dreamland where the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus
live, but it sure would be nice if you could continue to have access to the
BrainPort.
Suzanne
Suzanne
On Nov 6, 2012, at 7:00 PM, "Nick Dotson" <nickdotson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Carolyn:
>
> Thanks! I'm always glad to accept help/good thoughts/vibes--a hug
whatever--it's every bit as good and much fun as giving them out. (smile)
>
> I'm not too terribly detached, as it this point the "thrill factor" and
some of the curiosity are diminished, and it is at the all hard work and
practice point. The amazements come less frequently--and aren't of the
grandeur of things like being able to see the moon and clouds, go through a
door in full forward motion while using my cane, or watching my hand move
toward and grabbing an object, or seeing and playing with a shadow...
(smile)
>
> Maybe I'm just at one of those learning plateaus... (grin)
>
> Nick
>
> -----Original Message-----
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[mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of H & C Arnold
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 1:23 PM
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> Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Optacon Alternatives using current technologies
and funding methodologies
>
> Thanks. I prayed that you would get to keep the device some way. It is
good to know that about the optic nerve. Now I know to be on the look out
and to be patient.
>
> DOG - Depend on God,
>
> Carolyn
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