[blindlaw] Cellular Voice Software

[ray wayne]

Could you contact me off list? I have Verizon Wireless and my current phone is about to go. I want to get the most accessible one they carry. 
Thanks. 
Ray Wayne, New York



----- Original Message -----
From: "Cathryn Bonnette" <cathrynisfinally at verizon.net>
To: "'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Date: Tuesday, Jun 1, 2010 18:16:26
Subject: [bllaw] Cellular Voice Software

>
>
> All:
> 
> I am informed today that my initial negotiations with Verizon Wireless were
> successful to the extent that I obtained management approval for the HTC
> Ozone model without the data plan. My goal is to eliminate the $30/month
> added charge to Verizon Wireless customers who need adaptive voice software
> to access normal features on their cell phones. Currently,   the Ozone is
> the only model of a cell phone available from Verizon that uses "Talks"
> software.  Since the Ozone is actually a PDA with Internet, E-mail and other
> data features, there is an additional charge each month for the service.
> This Denys access to cell phone features including contacts and menus
> available to normally sighted customers at no extra charge.  This means that
> bl/visually impaired customers will have an option for equal access
> without added charges. The next step is to complete an order for the Ozone
> cell phone including the option of eliminating all data features.  As I
> write, this attempt is in process. It is complicated by the limits of
> current Verizon software that does not permit data features to be "turned
> off" on the Ozone PDA. I have a voice mail from a Verizon Wireless
> representative confirming management approval, and another representative
> attempting to complete an order with the Ozone by arranging for an over
> ride. If all else fails, I will demand early termination of my Verizon
> Wireless contract and buy an I phone which I am now informed is completely
> accessible with voice access for all features and is also reasonably priced
> — a definite selling point!  
> 
> OK. I will send an update as soon as I have one.  Wish me well,  and stay
> tuned!  
> 
>  
> 
> Cathryn (& Abby)
> 
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