[blindlaw] Cellular Voice Software
Joe Orozco
jsorozco at gmail.com
Wed Aug 25 13:44:40 UTC 2010
Verizon must have cranked up their data plan requirements. I had a MotoQ
without a data plan for a couple years with no problems from the sales
people, but do remember the Samsung model as another option if you want to
go with accessible phones. I found the HTC Ozone keyboard rather cramped,
but I do have monkey fingers. Also, the Android phones are still slow in
developing accessibility but are nothing to sneeze at. I've been keeping up
with their evolution and find it promising.
Joe
"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:57 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Cellular Voice Software
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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