Hi Ajay, I have been thinking along similar lines. Does Braille give me any additional information that speech can't? I do not have an answer to this question. Much depends on the kinds of documents you right and your learning style that is, do you learn better by speech or by touch? Yes, it may be handy to be able to use Braille during a presentation. I am assuming that you would be using a refreshable Braille display. Braille may also be handy in noisy office environments. However, be warned, reading Braille can be slower than using speech. Remember, you are dealing with a mechanical device. Braille is also good for learning spelling.
As for technology failing, your sighted counter parts are as prone to this as you are. In emergencies, I use my smart phone with an external keyboard for taking notes. The size of display would depend on your comfort. For example, many programmers use 80 character Braille displays. I have seen one of these and it resembles a rifle. How comfortable are you with carrying a Braille display? How do you travel? Another point to consider from the corporate perspective is information interchange. In general, it is good to have your information in a form that is readily accessible to your colleagues. What if you are on leave and someone needs something from you? I speak from experience. Finally, as for running to the boss, sure, all of us have done this and will do more of this but everyone carries a laptop. Its standard equipment. Pranav Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
