Challenge: disruptive for the blind

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by michaeldNPR • 11 years ago
3 3 11 years ago

Can you send out an email to some of your tech friends? I am looking for some disruptive technology for the blind. There is a high school girl here in NH -- she is a STEM nut but has limitations learning with current technology. She wants to take notes in Braille and follow along with the instructor. Currently she uses an IPAD hooked ot a Braille board but she cannot keep up with the instructor and with the rest of the class. SHe wants to be like the other students where she listens, follows along in a book and takes notes. One day she wants to go to college and do what other kids are doing but this technology limitation is making things difficult for her. I suggested two I Pads. One for assistive technology with a braile connector and the second for her to follow along in a book and take notes. A bit unworkable -- perhaps an app that would open up two panes one with the book and the other for notes. Something with the assistive technology working seamless with her notetaking.

She wants to own her own technology business one day. Can you help make her dream come true?

Mike Daniele Email * michael.daniele@me.com

Michael

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