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What is it?

Victor Daisy is a CD type player device that plays audio books for the visually impaired enabling the student to actively participate in reading assignments. The Daisy can read wav and Mp3 files. The features that separate the device from other CD players is users can (1) bookmark chapters, (2) go to a specific page, (3) control the audio speed, (4) each key has a different function. The latest model is a mp3 player and costs about $360. The CD player is now an accessory that can be purchased separately.

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The greatest benefit is students have access to reading matterials, and can fully participate in class disscusions, groups, oral reportins,, and question and answer sessions about the assigned reading. Many textbooks and popular novels (ie, Harry Potter, Twilight) have been converted to the Daisy format which makes leisure reading possible. = =

The abillity to connect this device to external speakers increasing the opportunity for sharing with the whole class, pair & share reading and reading buddies.Eight function buttons have distinct shapes which will help the visually impaired student operate the Dasiy more independetly.

Constraints
 * The user's guide is on a CD that could be used on the Daisy
 * Only the number '5' button has a raised that sets it apart from other buttons.
 * Listeners can go to a specific page or chapter as needed by indicated which page or chapter

Improvements


 * A voice operated model could significantly reduce the learning curve
 * Each button could have Braille markings

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