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

[Craig Borne]

How would a blind individual access the touch screen?  I know there was a
text to speech component on the new phones, but it did not appear user
friendly, if you could not see anything.  What has been your experience.
Craig

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Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:18 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
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Application for the Blind

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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> Announcements (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>)
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> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek Introduces First 
> iPhone Application for the Blind
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> 
> NEWS RELEASE
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> Media Contact:
> 
> <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.
> 
> 
> 
> -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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