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

Sat Oct 10 00:35:48 UTC 2009

Hey Craig,

Basically, a blind person explores the screen with one finger.
As your finger discovers items on the screen, they are spoken to you.

Once you've found something you want to click on, you then tap the
screen with a second finger, or double tap the screen with your
exploring finger.  You don't need to tap where you found the item.
The phone remembers the last item you found, and you can double tap
anywhere on the touchscreen.

There are also specific gestures (way to tap, swipe, etc.) that
navigate applications.

I know several totally blind people who are using, and are happy with,
the iPhone.  I also know several totally blind people who don't like
it.

May I suggest joining the viphone list if you want to find out more?
YOu can visit http://www.googlegroups.com/group/viphone

Jim

On Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 07:12:37PM -0400, Craig Borne wrote:
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Barbour
> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:18 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek IntroducesFirst iPhone
> 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
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Serotek 
> > Announcements (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>)
> > Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 4:47 PM
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> > Subject: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek Introduces First 
> > iPhone Application for the Blind
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > NEWS RELEASE
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Media Contact:
> > 
> > <mailto:pr at serotek.com>pr at serotek.com
> > 
> > 612.720.1068
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Technical Contact :
> > 
> >              <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
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 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-
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >                 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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