[Electronics-talk] News Release: SerotekIntroducesFirst iPhoneApplication for the Blind

Sat Oct 10 03:34:08 UTC 2009

I agree Craig should go read up on the iPhone if he's interested, but I also
think it's OK for him to ask a question on this list about it's
accessibility and how it might work. I don't read any statements from him
that the iPhone as a touch screen isn't accessible. I just read it as
sincere curiosity. After all, the iPhone is using some pretty novel
technology and breaking down some pretty long standing barriers.

Obviously not all iPhone users are as sensitive and defensive as our friend
Gave Bega, but I would think that someone who's as enamored with the iPhone
as Gabe obviously is would use this opportunity to educate the rest of us on
how this new technology works and how wonderful it is. For my part, uncivil
and rude posts like this don't inspire me to have anything to do with the
iPhone or it's more militant devotees.

--
Christopher
chaltain at gmail.com

-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of The BlindTechs
Network
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 8:21 PM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] News Release: SerotekIntroducesFirst
iPhoneApplication for the Blind

Craig I suggest you go and actually read about the iphone on apple's website
before make statements you can't backup on this list.

I use an Iphone everyday for business and personal use and am damn sick of
you nonbelievers saying the iphone as a touch screen is not accessible.

It is years ahead of anything talks, and mobilespeak wish they could be.

Gabe Vega
CEO
The BlindTechs Network
A Devision of Commtech LLC
2942 N 24th Street
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
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-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig Borne
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 4:13 PM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek IntroducesFirst
iPhoneApplication for the Blind

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
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   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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> 
> 
> 
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