[blparent] accessable cell phones?

[Elizabeth Cooks]

Unfortunately, what happens is that you get salespeople wh don't always know 
the limits of the technology they are selling.  they are just getting the 
commission for selling lyou the contract.
----- 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 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] accessable cell phones?


> 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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