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

Wed Dec 13 22:05:43 UTC 2017

I agree with you Pamela.  While I am very happy with my IPhone, I know people, particularly older newly blind people who cannot handle the touch screen of the IPhone and need actual buttons.  I know sighted people who will not use touch screens either.  They still have flip phones they can purchase.  Why not for us?  

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Speak for yourself.  An iPhone doesn't have buttons.  Pam.

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From: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people

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

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