[duxuser] Re: Dilemma, How to Train Sighted Staff to Do Braille using DBT
- From: "Terri Pannett" <pann1@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 21:46:37 -0700
Dear Steve,
I have been using DBT for many years. I'm not a certified transcriber, but
I'm totally blind and I'm fluent with braille.
When I looked at the new "Beginner's guide," I noticed it was written with
the sighted person in mind. For example, highlighting by holding down the
shift key and/or dragging and dropping the mouse was mentioned, but the use
of control h was not mentioned. As far as I can remember, the original
manual emphasized more of the shortcuts and menus. Shortcut keys and menus
are invaluable for a person who is blind. That highlighting example is my
favorite. I never use drag-and-drop or the hold down shift methods. It's
much easier to press control h to turn on the highlighting then I use the
arrow keys, page up, control home, control end or the "go to page ---
line --- column --- to locate the beginning and end of the text I want to
highlight. If I am not sure whether the highlight is on or off, I simply go
to the menus and arrow down to the highlight to learn if it's checked or
not.
I also find a braille display to be a necessary tool. I use mine to
proofread the files. Although it doesn't replace the need to emboss, it
cuts down on the amount of paper I use. I'm amazed people can get along
without a braille display!
I realize braille displays are expensive, but I know one person who was able
to buy a used one and had it fixed so it would work.
If anyone would like to pick up a "fixer-upper", they can contact me
off-list.
Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX, California
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