[access-uk] Re: Accessible timekeeping for presentations
- From: "Andy Collins" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:14:23 -0000
When I need to be notified discreetly of time, or time to go, I set an alarm
on my mobile, and put it on silent profile, so it just vibrates, this I can
feel, and reasonably discreetly stop when it has gone off in my pocket.
HTH -
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: James O'Dell
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:39 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Accessible timekeeping for presentations
hi All
Yesterday I had to deliver a short presentation lasting five minutes, as part
of an assessment for a graduate recruitment scheme. Obviously, we were
expected to stick to this time limit and to do our own timekeeping, and I
believe that there was a clock on the wall with a second hand for this purpose.
I was unable to access this, and in the end I was so time-conscious that my
presentation under-ran, despite the fact that I had a wealth of material to use.
For regular timekeeping I use a tactile (braille) watch which does not have a
second hand. When I need to be more precise, I use a talking watch which would
obviously be inappropriate for this situation. I was just wondering if anyone
had any thoughts on how I might be able to keep time discretely and accurately
in similar situations in future. I have thought of using my computer and
braille display, but this seems like overkill given the straightforward nature
of the exercise and the fact that hiding behind a computer may have produced
the wrong impression, since no-one else was allowed/expected to use such
equipment.
Any ideas welcome, I think there may be a market for an in-ear whispering
timer!
James
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