[blparent] accessable cell phones?

[Steve Jacobson]

Rebecca,

This is one of the LG phones I was referring to in my note as well.  Scott should correct me if I am wrong here, but sometimes terms are important when talking to 
people at the store.  "Voice command" is the feature that lets you pick menu items and initiate calls by voice.  It works pretty well.  In addition, Voice command also 
causes some voice prompts to be turned on.  besides that, though, this phone has the ability to speak many menus and text messages, but I believe these features 
are part of the "Voice Guide" feature.  Either can be used without the other, but you may find that "Voice command" by itself doesn't do everything you need so I 
just thought I would mention "Voice Guide" again.  

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:57:24 -0400, Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS) wrote:

>Thank you. 
>Which features are not accessible? 
>And, in addition to the features you cite, will this phone also tell me
>who's caling? 
>This phone may be what I need, it's too bad I had to bother you and the
>list, as Verizon should know how to do this. 
>How much is this phone?

>-----Original Message-----
>From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>On Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
>Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 2:31 PM
>To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [blparent] accessable cell phones?

>Hi.

>If you're wanting a phone that is good for texting and aren't planning
>to 
>surf the net or check email, the lg env3 is actually quite accessible
>with 
>it's built in voice command.  Sure, not every feature is accessible but
>you 
>can both send and recieve text messages independently, add contacts to
>the 
>addressbook, check the battery level, time and date, and call contacts
>with 
>no sighted assistance.   You'll need sighted help in turning on two
>features 
>in the tools menu but the people at the verizon store should be able to
>help 
>you with that.  I have a short tutorial on some of the more helpful
>commands 
>for this phone if anyone would like and am planning to create a 
>comprehensive podcast for those who are interested.

>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 12:57 PM
>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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