Braille anyone? - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Zonas	18 May 2006
To:	Mike (BIGPIXEL)	27 of 32

1264.27 In reply to 1264.24
"But if you really think about what this code means and what it does, you can't help but appreciate it." YES! My previous job was computer specialist with a hospital. One job I took on was setting up a computer for a blind lady that typed transcripts. Having to put myself in 'her place' and get everything set up was a very awaking experience. We worked together making metal 'stickers' to place on special keys, buttons, etc. When done she became one of the fastest (with least errors too) transcripers on staff. Everytime I make a braille sign I think of her and comments she made to me while working together. I support the ADA for helping to make the world more accessible to everyone. I enjoy doing braille signs, even though they are time consuming, they are profitable. Zona

From:	Mike (BIGPIXEL)	18 May 2006
To:	Zonas	28 of 32

1264.28 In reply to 1264.27

Now thats an inspirational story Zona. I felt much the same way about it all. The ADA actually helped expand my consciousness.

I had one hospital administrator tell me that rather than modify their sign system they'd just have some candystriper (high school aid) lead a sight impared person to where they needed to go. Made sense to a bureaucrat I suppose but handicapped people don't like or want that. They want to be empowered to do it themselves like everyone else. The ADA simply makes sense and its the right thing to do.

end of morality rant.....we now return to your regularly scheduled program.......

From:	Angie	19 May 2006
To:	Zonas	29 of 32

1264.29 In reply to 1264.9

Zona,

I already know you are a Raster Braille licensee since 2000 and you have also been a great customer! I think you are a little confused. I was speaking with Kate from X-Treme Graphics about outsourcing her Braille job because she hasn't received her Raster Kit yet. We wanted to help her out so she didn't lose her first Raster Braille signage job.

We market to contractors and architects so they can get the jobs and resell the signs to the end user. Also we are strictly a wholesale interior signage company and we don't compete with our customers.

Angie

From:	sprinter	19 May 2006
To:	Angie	30 of 32

1264.30 In reply to 1264.29
Angie, You stated: We market to contractors and architects so they can get the jobs and resell the signs to the end user. Also we are strictly a wholesale interior signage company and we don't compete with our customers. That is why I would never do business with your company! Contractors and architects are your Raster Braille licensee customers! You can't have it both ways.

From:	Funkmeister (FUNKY)	19 May 2006
To:	D-zines (X-TREMEGRAPHICS)	31 of 32

1264.31 In reply to 1264.1
Hey... Maybe your the person I need to talk to. Maybe we can work something out here. I have a customer that has to have a design made for his truck. He gave me the layout and what he wants on the piece of stanless steel. I cant come up with a corner border or some kind of design for each end of the layout. Think you may be able to help me out. This has been in the shop for a month now and he's always going to come by, but hasn't made it yet. He's a truck driver that has a large rig he is showing. If I mail you the layout that I came up with, do you think you could throw a couple different designs on it for me? I'd be willing to pay you. He's very picky but wil not give me any direction to go with this. Let me know and I will email a copy of the layout. I might know someone here that may be able to help you out on the braille stuff. I will contact them today and have them contact you via email. They do alot of ada stuff and signs like you might want. Thanks

From:	Zonas	19 May 2006
To:	Angie	32 of 32

1264.32 In reply to 1264.29
Sprinter posted before I got a chance to read. ALL my braille customers are contractors and architects that is why I'm so upset with the expanded marketing your are doing. They are expecting me to match your bids. Zona