[Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people

[Matthew Chao]

Personally, I prefer the physical buttons and keyboards.  Try using an 
iPhone on an automated phone system and not input all the keys in time. 
Guess what?  You get timed out.  So the touchscreens do have their 
DISADVANTAGES in that department.  I love not having choices 
(not).--Matthew Chao



On 12/13/2017 3:53 PM, S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Andy:
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> Keep in mind that a flat screen is not suitable for everyone.  Specialized
> products are fine if the price was more affordable.  I know a lot of blind
> and visually impaired people who have too much difficulty with the hand
> jestures necessary on the flat screens.  For many people the easy to find
> and feel buttons work much better for them.  I have seen the screen
> protectors with dots but they are so small and crowded together that my
> arthritic numb fingers cannot use them.  I know I am not the only person
> with this problem so I would love a smart phone with buttons.
> 
> Sandra
> SLJohnson25 at comcast.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:31 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: Andy Baracco
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people
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> I do not believe that a specialized product of this kind is necessary. The
> iPhone is a mainstream product that already incorporates the features
> mentioned. There are also accessories offered through 3rd party vendors such
> as tactile screen protectors and even a remote control that add
> accessibility for people who have special needs. I think that the time for
> specialized products in this arena has long since passed.
> 
> Andy
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
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> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:37 AM
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people
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