[Blindtlk] FW: HumanWare Announces Changes to Non-Visual Access Software for BlackBerry Smartphones with discontinuation of Oratio for BlackBerry

Mon May 7 22:13:43 UTC 2012

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Subject: HumanWare Announces Changes to Non-Visual Access Software for BlackBerry Smartphones with discontinuation of Oratio for BlackBerry

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PRESS RELEASE

HumanWare Announces Changes to Non-Visual Access Software for BlackBerry Smartphones with discontinuation of Oratio for BlackBerry

May 7, 2012 - Since 2008, HumanWare and Research In Motion (RIM) have worked together to help provide non-visual access to BlackBerry® smartphones. Today, HumanWare and RIM announced changes to assure availability of screen reader solutions for BlackBerry smartphones as part of both companies' continued commitment to accessibility.

With RIM's announcement today of the availability of the BlackBerry® Screen Reader from www.blackberry.com/screenreader, the Oratio screen reader application will no longer be available through HumanWare. Customers interested in screen reading solutions for BlackBerry smartphones can learn more about BlackBerry Screen Reader and other BlackBerry accessibility solutions at www.blackberry.com/accessibility <http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/ccessibility/22skkr/422199732>  or by contacting accessibility at rim.com. Oratio users can also reach HumanWare customer service representatives for any questions at hca.csr at humanware.com or by calling 1 800 722-3393.

"We are proud to have been at the forefront of non-visual access for BlackBerry smartphones and we commend RIM for their commitment to accessibility and for offering the new BlackBerry Screen Readerfor their customers. We encourage Oratio for BlackBerry customers to contact RIM to learn more about the BlackBerry Screen Reader," said Lucia Gomez, group brand manager at HumanWare.

About HumanWare

HumanWare (www.humanware.com <http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/2012-05-07/22skk3/422199732> ) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision, and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers and Trekker Breeze, the all-in-one handheld talking GPS. 

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