[Blindtlk] [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Ed,

I am going to have to check into these android phones and may ask on the list. I pop in and out, as the list is so busy, but apparently time for me to pop in again. Thanks very much.


Judy
Sent From My Galaxy S5 Mini



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From: Edward Green via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> 
Date:13/01/2016  11:58 AM  (GMT-07:00) 
To: BlindTalk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> 
Cc: Edward Green <ergreen1981 at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations
 	Needed 

Hi Sandra,

I’m an iPhone user who has only dabbled in Android, so I’m unable to answer the majority of your Android questions.  However, a couple of new Android phones with keyboards were released at the end of last year.  The BlackBerry Priv is BlackBerry’s first venture into Android and has a QWERTY keyboard.  The LG Wine also has some form of keyboard, but I believe this may be a telephone-style keypad.  I don’t know how accessible the flavour of Android is on these devices (phone manufacturers can tweak the version of Android they install meaning experiences are not always similar).  In addition, Samsung are rumoured to be issuing an Android phone with a keyboard later in the year.

Cheers,

Ed
> On 13 Jan 2016, at 15:12, Andrews, David B (DEED) via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> First, there are Android versions for the BARD app and the KNFB Reader.  While I haven't used them, I think they are pretty much the same, and as good as their iOS counterparts.  I know that both entities worked hard at making them so.
> 
> Secondly, the Federal Communication Commission FCC, funds a program that provides telecommunications equipment to deaf-blind persons.  Each state receives funding and runs its program. They do buy braille displays etc., you should be able to get the equipment you need.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 7:45 PM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: S L Johnson <SLJohnson25 at comcast.net>; Blind-Talk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed
> 
> Good Evening List:
> 
> I am sending this message to both the Talk and Electtronics list so, I apologize for those who will get it twice.  That is why computers have delete keys.
> 
> I am considering getting a smart phone.  I know the Apple phones are almost twice the price of the android phones.  However, I do have a few questions.
> 
> What kind of phone should I consider?
> Which model is the most accessible?
> Do any of them have a tactile keyboard instead of a touch screen?
> Will I have the same kind of helpful apps for the blind as you do with the iPhones?
> I know the NFB Reader and Newsline are on the iPhone but, are they available for the android and do they work as well?
> Does the NLS BARD work well on the android phones?
> 
> My second list of questions has to do with braille displays for the phone and computer.
> I have recently had some hearing problems and I will soon have to purchase a Braille display.  It is getting hard to understand the speech even with my speakers turned all the way up.  Any recommendations and suggestions will be appreciated.  I somehow have to do this all on a very limited low income. 
> Does anyone know if there are any provisions under vocational rehab, social security or Medicare  that will assist a senior citizen if their situation has changed as mine has with the hearing problems?
> 
> I am not as worried about orientation and mobility because my wonderful golden is doing great at being both my eyes and ears.  However, I do need to find louder devices to be my audible cue to locate my home among all the identical homes in this development.  I know Eva will turn into our driveway but, I do feel better having that audible cue just in case she is distracted or I have to go out with a cane.  I found out that I can no longer hear the wind chimes and wireless doorbell I have been using.  Are there any kind of tactile vibrating location devices?
> 
> Before someone recommends hearing aids, I cannot use them because I am allergic to all the things they have tried.  I cannot put anything into or behind my ears without a severe allergic reaction.  I apologize for all the questions but, I know we do have some deaf/blind folks out there on this and other NFB lists.  If anyone can think of anything else I can consider, please let me know.  Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
> 
> Sandra
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