Which technology is best for me

Many sighted persons often fall into the trap of assuming that most blind persons use a specific screen reader or piece of magnification software. Or that they all use Braille. Or that, for the most part, they all use the same thing. Is this a true assumption? Not at all.

We use what best suits us. Some of us prefer IPhones to Smart phones. Others use Braille as opposed to text-to-speech and others base their choice on need and ability to use what is out there. For me, the best technology at the moment is the use of text-to-speech along with Braille. I use text-to-speech because it is much faster and I use Braille because it is best for me. So you see, we all choose our technology based on need and/or circumstance.

I do my work and studying using primarily text-to-speech. I use Braille to take quick notes and to make presentations. I use these two paths in conjunction with each other and they both work just fine.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and urging you to go out there and share my blogs with others. Come by and visit me any time at www.sterlingcreations.ca.