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The Newsletter of The Brailler Depot June 2010
this issue: Reading Machines
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The Simon Reading Machine
Easy to Use and Reasonably Priced
Simon is the name of the reading machine that is as easy to operate as a photocopier. Just place your text on the glass,
press the start button and it reads! An exceptionally large glass scanning area of 8.5 by 14.5 inches makes it possible to
scan two pages of a large book at the same time. With its elegant look Simon will suit your home or office environment
well.
In addition to its impressive performance, it’s extremely affordable. At $1,995 it’s the best reader in its class. It is also
the first reading machine that is so lightweight you can easily carry it under your arm. Simon is a machine that is useful to
people with a variety of needs.
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A Newcomer to Assistive Tech Writes About the Simon
Over the past three months I have become aware of many of the assistive technology devices for the visually impaired.
My head was swimming with all of the information available. As my exposure to the technology began to grow I was
reminded of my grandmother who has always been an avid reader. Her arthritis along with the deterioration of her
eyesight due to age has forced her to discontinue reading. She can no longer hold or turn the pages of a sometimes-
heavy hardcover novel let alone a soft cover one. And even with the very strong glasses prescribed to her, she has
headaches while trying to read.
While looking over the products that The Brailler Depot provides for the visually impaired, my attention keeps coming
back to the Simon Reading Machine. It is a device that would give my grandmother back some of the independence she
has lost. She would be able to read her own mail, letters sent to her, and her beloved novels would no longer be lost to
her. Best of all, she would only have to place the paper or book on the reader’s scanner. No hand mobility problems.
While I don’t completely understand the technical specifications, I have had my questions answered enough to know that
this is a product that is able to serve a purpose to anyone who needs assistance.
Dana Carter
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