[blparent] accessible cell phones?

[Scott Lawlor]

I'd have to agree that the tone of this message is unnecessary especially 
since she was simply asking for information.  Some people...I don't get it.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] accessible cell phones?


> Because, I don't know who will be reviewing the application.
> I don't want the data package, and I don't have a need to see a doctor
> so taking a form to one is a waste of their time, as well as my time.
> And, I dislike the tone of your message.
> I am asking what options are out there which don't require me to take a
> half day of leave to see a doctor I don't need to see, so that I can
> send medical information to an unknown person with unknown
> qualifications, and hope that they will see fit to opt me out of a
> packaging I don't even want.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of The BlindTechs Network
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 2:35 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] accessible cell phones?
>
> I use an Iphone with AT&T. and I'm sorry but what is up with not telling
> AT&T that you are blind by proving it, I mean its as simple as taking a
> form
> to a doctor just verifying your blind. No other details. What are you so
> paranoid about?
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:58 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] accessable cell phones?
>
> Hi guys.
> I don't know if this offtopic for this list or not.
> Anyway, I'm thinking I want an accessable cell phone and am trying to
> decide between AT&T and Verizon. We have Verizon and our contract is up.
> A trip to the Verizon store and a talk on their phone about accessable
> options was to say the least not very confidence enspiring. I had to
> tell the Verizon lady on the phone and the guy at the store about Talks,
> both seemed unaware of it.
> AT&T seems to have a phone with Mobilespeak that will do what I want.
> Does anybody on this list know anything about either plan or option and
> have any feedback?
> AT&T says if I give them proof of my blindness they will take the data
> package off the phone with Mobilespeak. I am not a big cell phone user,
> don't really want the data package, but nor do I want to give AT&T any
> medical info.
> All I want is a phone where I can add contacts, use menus and know who's
> calling.
> Thoughts?
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