BBC News - A watch for blind people (with Thanks to Eric Guillory)

From: Eric Guillory To: Eric Guillory &Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 10:20 AMSubject: BBC News - A watch for blind 

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I've seen one of these timepieces and really like it. I plan to make it my Christmas/birthday present this year. There was a time when I used to wear a talking or glowing watch, but, as is true for using one's cell phone to check the time, these devices are not always practical. And, as much of a champion as I am of Braille literacy (I use Braille every day), the Braille watch just hasn't worked out well for me, as I am apparently too bombastic when checking the time and can accidentally move the hands. It is not inexpensive, but that is the case for any fashionable watch. I'm passing this along as an FYI for you/your students.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26920782?ocid=socialflow_twitter#story_continues_3

Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services

Louisiana Center for the Blind

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Ruston, LA 71270

Voice: 800-234-4166 (extension 3009)

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Organizations

These are copied from my old school web site: American Council of the Blind The American Council of the Blind is the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. It was founded in 1961 and incorporated in the District of Columbia.

Center for Applied Special Technology Center for Applied Special Technology CAST is an educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of America Learning Disabilities Association of America The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a national, non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature.

Louisiana Medicaid Covered Services http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/319

National Federation of the Blind The National Federation of the Blind is a resource for the blind by the blind. The organization promotes education, independence, group and self advocacy. To subscribe to their publication THE BRAILLE MONITOR visit the web address at http://www.nfb.org or write: NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 1800 JOHNSON STREET BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21230

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