[Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind

[Jim Barbour]

I would suggest that the iPhone is very accessible.

Voiceover on the iPhone is pretty spiffy.  Not perfect, but quite
good.

Jim

On Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 05:41:09PM -0400, Craig Borne wrote:
> This sounds great, but how does a blind user access the application, if the
> iPhone itself is not fully accessible?
> Craig
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> Application for the Blind
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> NEWS RELEASE
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> Media Contact:
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> <mailto:pr at serotek.com>pr at serotek.com
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> 612.720.1068
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> Technical Contact :
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>              <mailto:info at serotek.com>info at serotek.com
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>   Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind
> 
> iBlink Radio available in App Store
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> MINNEAPOLIS, Minn - October 9, 2009 -
> <http://www.serotek.com/>Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of
> internet and digital information accessibility software and services,
> introduced a third-party iPhone application today specifically designed for
> those who are blind or have low vision. Now available in the App Store, the
> application is called iBlink RadioT and is the first such application to be
> introduced in the world.
> 
> iBlink Radio allows people to listen to podcasts, radio stations and reading
> services produced by and for the blind community.
> 
> The reading service section of iBlink Radio provides audio versions of
> newspapers, magazines and periodicals for anyone unable to read the printed
> page, regardless of disability. Daily newspapers include
> <http://www.usatoday.com/>USA Today, <http://www.wsj.com/>Wall Street
> Journal and the <http://www.nytimes.com/>New York Times.
> 
> Listeners can also access all known radio stations owned and operated by the
> blind, and the podcast section offers topics ranging from technology to
> cooking.
> 
> "The iPhone is a great platform for doing just about anything, whether it be
> learning something new or just jamming to some great tunes," said Mike
> Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation, "iBlink Radio represents all that and more;
> it marks another step toward inclusion for all."
> 
> While the application offers a convenient way for the blind community to
> stay connected, the application is available to everyone, blind or sighted.
> In addition to being of great interest to those who are blind or have
> partial sight, iBlink Radio is also invaluable resource to family members,
> friends and professionals serving this community.
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> -more-
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>                 For additional information, visit
> <http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink>http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink
> 
> .
> Serotek Corporation
> 
> Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software
> and manufactures accessibility solutions under the System Access brand.
> Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek began
> with the launch of the first online community specifically designed to meet
> the needs of people with visual impairment. Since then, Serotek has
> introduced several powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal
> training and investment. For more information, visit
> <http://www.serotek.com/>www.serotek.com.
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