[acb-diabetics] Not Getting Stuff In Braille

[Patricia LaFrance-Wolf]

What about the many, many people who go blind from diabetes and can no
longer use a computer and do not read braille/

 

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From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org]
On Behalf Of Ken Metz
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:09 AM
To: 'Bill Lewis'; 'Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues'
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] Not Getting Stuff In Braille

 

Hi Bill and all.

 

The ADA does not specify Braille, but rather alternative format. A CD is an
alternative format except for the deaf/blind who cannot hear it. So, the
deaf/blind could also utilize a CD as long as they have a Braille display
with their computers.

 

Ken Metz

 

From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org]
On Behalf Of Bill Lewis
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:22 AM
To: Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] Not Getting Stuff In Braille

 

 

Hello All,  As much as I would like to see more instruction booklets, etc.
in braille, I have to keep in mind that there is "no free lunch."  Somebody
has to pay the cost of everything that transfers from one point or person to
another.  We use the Web free because the costs are covered by
government-taxpayers.  When we purchase an appliance and want the Operation
Manual to be brailled, who pays for the time and labor of doing so?

 

    The last time I purchased a adapted appliance, the Operating
Instructions were sent on a CD.  Why?  A CD is rather inexpensive.  Braille
is the most expensive.  

 

    Therefore, if you purchase something regarding diabetes or ask for
information regarding same, I might suggest that you might send the printed
materials to some public organization, like, Lawrence Audio Reader Library
Services, or from other such groups across the country, where the print
material will be brailled for you at no cost, or for minimal charge.  

 

    In today's economy, almost every private business has to count pennies.
Cassette copies used to be free, and some still are, but there is usually a
two dollar charge for them now.  CD seems to be free and included.  Braille
is, of course, expensive.  As mentioned before, translating print or
computer text into braille can be accomplished via one of the libraries or
other such organizations.  Ask AFB or NBP or other rousource of your
knowledge for suggestions.  Good luck.  It works for me. - Bill Lewis 

 

 

 

From: dee clayton <mailto:deeclayton at mchsi.com>  

Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 5:29 PM

To: B.LINGARD at SYMPATICO.CA ; Discussion <mailto:acb-diabetics at acb.org>  list
for diabetics and/or ACB issues 

Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] Not Getting Stuff In Braille

 

Hi All,

 

As Pat said the ACBDA has a committee working on this problem.  It will take
time but hopefully something will be done.

 

Dee Clayton, first vice president

 

ACB Diabetics in Action

 

 

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From: Brian <mailto:b.lingard at sympatico.ca>  Lingard 

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Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 9:55 AM

Subject: [acb-diabetics] Not Getting Stuff In Braille

 

Ottawa Canada

 

Dear Nancy, Ken and List:

 

Speaking of the American Diabetes Association not providing any information
in Braille, neither does the Canadian Diabetes Association!  And I don't
believe they provide audio cassette or CD either!

 

Brian
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