How I Label Things

What I can tell you is this!  It's not really too difficult to imagine when you come down to it.  The rest of the world label things using pens, pencils, and markers.  I do it using Braille, and talking labels. 

 

Before I lost my vision, I use to label things with thick markers; using different colors for different things.  Now that I am unable to do so, I use Braille labels and recently I bought a new device called the Pen Friend.  This nifty little device was developed and manufactured in Britain and its price is a lot cheaper than its more expensive competitor the bar code reader.

 

Here is how it works.  The Pen Friend comes with a package of 120 specially coded blank labels.  You can use the Pen Friend to record anything you want on these labels.  You place the Pen Friend on the label and press the record button.  Then you can play it back and presto!  You can hear the recording of your voice loud and clear.  These labels are reusable.  Nice and easy!  All I need to do is place the Pen Friend on the label the next time I want to know what it is and press the play button.

 

This device is a huge break through for blind persons and if you'd like to learn more about it then you can visit www.rnib.org. 

 

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to go out there and share my blogs with the rest of the world.