[Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed

[Shannon Cook]

That is why I like it better.  I am not a fan of the phone voices.  I much prefer the app with VO.  There is nothing wrong with the phone voice selection.  That is just my preference.  And just like those light dependent people, they have options of getting the e-newspaper, print, web, etc.  This gives us multiple choices too.

Shannon Cook, MSW
Counselor, Older Blind Program
(803) 898-8809 P
(803) 898-8867 F


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 2:50 PM
To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances' <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed

Some people find it more efficient to read articles using VoiceOver than using the telephone access to NFB NewslineR. Also, one uses data minutes rather than cellphone minutes.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:41 AM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
Cc: Pamela Dominguez
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed

Why would such an ap be necessary?  Pam.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jude DaShiell via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:21 PM
To: Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed

There is a newsline app for the iPhone and once you enter your credentials you can run the app and get the news and the app does the call for you so far as I can tell.

On Wed, 13 Jan 2016, Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:45:45
> From: Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: S L Johnson <SLJohnson25 at comcast.net>,
>     Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>     <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Pamela Dominguez <geodom at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed
>
> As for newsline, I just call the number on whatever phone I am on, so
> I don't know what you are talking about them being available on the
iPhone.
> Pam.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:44 PM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: S L Johnson ; Blind-Talk
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Suggestions and Recommendations Needed
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
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