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Thank you - to all Haverhill Lions Club Supporters. 9-year old Nicholas receives his BraileNote BT32 because of your support - December 2004.

Background:
Nicholas is a 9 year old Haverhill, Massachusetts boy, who as an infant, was diagnosed with Lebers Congenital Amurosis, a degenerative eye disease that has caused him to lose most of his sight. Nicholas is a resilient young boy who has shown a great deal of courage during this hard transition and has faced these challenges with triumph.

In 2003, Nicholas was one of the finalists selected to compete in the National Braille Challenge in California and he did very well. (The Haverhill Lions Club help pay for part of Nicholas' hotel expenses.)

Unfortunately, Nicholas was finding it hard to continue this progress due to the lack of resources and technology available to him.

Needed - Humanware BrailleNote BT32: In September 2004, the Haverhill Lions Club was asked by Nicholas' family to help purchase the Humanware BrailleNote BT32 for him to aid in his progress. The Haverhill Lions Club agreed to take on this project as one of its major fundraising projects for the 2004-2005 year.

• Please click here to read Haverhill Gazette Newspaper article about Nicholas.
• Please click here to read Eagle-Tribune Newspaper article about Nicholas.

Because Of Your Generous Support: The Haverhill Lions Club raised over $4,000.00 towards purchasing the Humanware BrailleNote BT32 by holding a dance fundraiser called It's Salsa Time For "Nick's Opportunities!". The event was held on on Friday, November 5, 2004, at the AMVETS, Post 147, 575 Primrose Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.

• 9 year old Nicholas entertains supporters at the November 5, 2005 It's Salsa Time For "Nick's Opportunities!" fundraiser. Please click here It's Salsa Time For "Nick's Opportunities!" November 5, 2004 photos.
• Haverhill Lions Club Photo - Picture of Nick's Opportunities - November 5, 2004 - Nick playing his guitar.

District 33N Visual Aids Foundation: Under the guidance and assistance of 2004-2005 District 33N Visual Aids Foundation Treasurer David O'Brien of the Methuen Lions Club, the District 33N Visual Aids Foundation contributed the additional $1,240.00 needed to meet the final cost of $5,240.00 for the Humanware BrailleNote BT32. Thank You Visual Aids Foundation!

Nick Received His Humanware BrailleNote BT32: In December 2004, Nicholas received his much needed Humanware BrailleNote BT32.

District 33N Visual Aids Foundation Creates The "Nicholas Fund":
Because of Nicholas' courage and inspiration that"hard work" can help achieve one's goals . . . . District 33N Visual Aids Foundation Treasurer David O'Brien of the Methuen Lions Club announced in November 2004 the creation of the District 33N "Nicholas Fund" . . . . to help bring other school age children hope through visual aides resources and technology.

If you would like more information about the District 33N "Nicholas Fund", or would like to make a donation, please e-mail District 33N Visual Aids Foundation Treasurer David O'Brien by clicking here: DMOB@comcast.net.

Information About The Humanware BraileNote BT32: The BrailleNote BT32 provides a choice of output options by combining a crisp high definition Braille display with clear, responsive speech.

• Picture of Humanware BrailleNote BT32
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• Graphic showing 4 views of the Humanware BrailleNote BT32 with arrows-descriptions pointing out equipment's features and capabilities.
• Please click here for Macromedia Flash demonstration of the Humanware BrailleNote BT32 from the Humanware website. Please note that the demonstration file is large, please be patient.
  • Note: The demonstration above requires that your computer have Macromedia Flash Player. If you need this FREE software, please click here to go to the Macromedia web site.

Humanware BraileNote BT32 Features:

• 32 cell refreshable Braille display
• Nine-key Braille keyboard
• Speech output
• Effortless thumb navigation by line, sentence, or paragraph
• One-handed mode for people with limited mobility
• Context sensitive help and indexed user guide
• Serves as a Braille display for PC's screen reader
• Weight: 1.3kg/2.9lbs
• Dimensions: 25cm x 15.5cm x 5cm/9.9” x 6.1” x 2”

Humanware BraileNote BT32 Capabilities:

• Create a document
• Calculator
• Receive emails
• Print a document
• Save to a floppy disk
• And more . . .

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