[Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed

[Sharon Klug]

I will call you tomorrow to answer some of your questions

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> On Jan 12, 2016, at 7:44 PM, S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good Evening List:
> 
> I am sending this message to both the Talk and Electtronics list so, I 
> apologize for those who will get it twice.  That is why computers have 
> delete keys.
> 
> I am considering getting a smart phone.  I know the Apple phones are almost 
> twice the price of the android phones.  However, I do have a few questions.
> 
> What kind of phone should I consider?
> Which model is the most accessible?
> Do any of them have a tactile keyboard instead of a touch screen?
> Will I have the same kind of helpful apps for the blind as you do with the 
> iPhones?
> I know the NFB Reader and Newsline are on the iPhone but, are they available 
> for the android and do they work as well?
> Does the NLS BARD work well on the android phones?
> 
> My second list of questions has to do with braille displays for the phone 
> and computer.
> I have recently had some hearing problems and I will soon have to purchase a 
> Braille display.  It is getting hard to understand the speech even with my 
> speakers turned all the way up.  Any recommendations and suggestions will be 
> appreciated.  I somehow have to do this all on a very limited low income. 
> Does anyone know if there are any provisions under vocational rehab, social 
> security or Medicare  that will assist a senior citizen if their situation 
> has changed as mine has with the hearing problems?
> 
> I am not as worried about orientation and mobility because my wonderful 
> golden is doing great at being both my eyes and ears.  However, I do need to 
> find louder devices to be my audible cue to locate my home among all the 
> identical homes in this development.  I know Eva will turn into our driveway 
> but, I do feel better having that audible cue just in case she is distracted 
> or I have to go out with a cane.  I found out that I can no longer hear the 
> wind chimes and wireless doorbell I have been using.  Are there any kind of 
> tactile vibrating location devices?
> 
> Before someone recommends hearing aids, I cannot use them because I am 
> allergic to all the things they have tried.  I cannot put anything into or 
> behind my ears without a severe allergic reaction.  I apologize for all the 
> questions but, I know we do have some deaf/blind folks out there on this and 
> other NFB lists.  If anyone can think of anything else I can consider, 
> please let me know.  Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
> 
> Sandra
> <S L Johnson.vcf>
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