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ELECTRONIC NOTE TAKERS - PDAs
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ELECTRONIC NOTE TAKERS

WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC NOTE TAKER?

Simply put, it is an adapted personal data assistant (PDA). It allows the user to:

  • Jot down notes for future reference
  • Output notes in print or braille
  • Upload & download information to/from a PC
  • Communicate on-line
  • Create and use electronic card file
  • Set appointments and other calendar functions
  • Perform calculations
  • Check the date/time
  • Set a timer
  • Use a stop-watch
  • Play music

Some note takers have a "Brailler" style keyboard, while others have a "Qwerty" keyboard. All of the available electronic note takers have built-in speech output. Some also have a built-in refreshable Braille display. The number of Braille cells on the display ranges from eighteen to forty. Additionally, some of these note takers can be connected to a computer and used as a refreshable braille display for the computer. Finally, these note takers will also double as a speech synthesizer.

FOR WHOM IS THIS TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATE?

Anyone who needs to write down information and is unable to read their handwriting effectively should use an electronic note taker. The person's efficiency in using a brailler style keyboard and qwerty keyboard is the primary determining factor as to which note taker keyboard style he or she should use. Several factors determine whether a person should use a note taker with a braille display. Contact us for more information.

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THE FBC

  • BrailleNote PK
  • BrailleNote mPower BT
  • BrailleNote mPower QT
  • EasyLink
  • Mobile Speak Pocket
  • PACMate QX Series
  • PACMate BX Series

If you desire more information or would like a demonstration, please contact the Technology Center at the Foundation for Blind Children, (602)331-1470. you can also send us E-mail. We'd be happy to contact you, please tell us how we can help you!Our mailing and phone information is:

FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN
1235 E Harmont Dr
Phoenix AZ 85020

Phone: (602)331-1470
Fax: (602)678-5819


PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Services for Children of school age (K through 12th grade) or younger:

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