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

Andy Baracco wq6r at socal.rr.com
Wed Dec 13 22:37:12 UTC 2017 

Great idea! I do this myself. But in my case, the iPhone is not my primary 
telephone device. I use it primarily for things other than making phone 
calls and do not use it as my home phone. But if you need an assist with 
finding things on the touch screen. there are screen protectors available 
that have raised dots in varying patterns depending on your needs. They are 
produced by a company called Speed Dots.

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri Brun via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: <mattchao at verizon.net>; "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and 
appliances'" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people


> For those who use an iPhone and want to input a series of numbers, put the 
> number in your contact.  Between each series of numbers, put 2 commas. 
> This is found by pressing the shift key while in the number pad.  A pause 
> will then occur and your numbers can be entered.
>
> Sherri
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 4:52 PM
> To: S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Matthew Chao <mattchao at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired 
> people
>
> 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:
>>
>> 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 gestures 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
>>
>> 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'"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:37 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
>> people
>>
>>
>> Some people recently were asking about easy-to-use phones, so I
>> forward this
>> ad:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Irie-AT [mailto:sales at irie-at.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 11:31 AM
>> Subject: Smartphone for visually impaired people
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72d
>> c7bd81&id=544bdebc61&e=5daf9aa555>Image
>> removed by sender. SmartVision 2 -the Smartphone for the
>> visuallyimpairedAnnouncing the new SmartVision2!Smartphones too
>> difficult to see or too confusing to use? SmartVision2 couldbe for
>> you.SmartVision2 is the only smartphone designed specifically for people 
>> withvisual impairments.
>> Complete with a high-contrast display, speech input andfeedback and
>> even a tactile keypad and buttons, SmartVision2 can adapt toyour
>> needs. And
>> SmartVision2 is very easy to learn and use.
>> <https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72d
>> c7bd81&id=bbc3dfb59c&e=5daf9aa555>
>> Learn More
>> <https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72d
>> c7bd81&id=71639feb93&e=5daf9aa555>
>> Image removed by sender. John's Demo Room |SmartVision 2 demonstration
>> videoWatch a demonstration video now!
>> <https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72d
>> c7bd81&id=971befe084&e=5daf9aa555>
>> Image removed by sender. Image of theSmartVision 2 phone
>> menuSmartVision2 isnâ?Tt an app, itâ?Ts an entire Smartphone built
>> from the groundup. The ergonomics of the device, buttons and keypad
>> are all designed andlocated to maximize ease-of-use for visually
>> impaired people. And all menusand functions are made to be easy to see
>> and simple to navigate. Plus, fulltactile and voice controls are in
>> place for non-visual users and for theconvenience of visual users.Need
>> GPS navigation, book reading and OCR/scan & read? SmartVision2
>> Premiumboasts the addition of all of these great features! Guide
>> yourself withvoice commands with speech feedback using Kapten GPS,
>> read books, and evenscan your printed reading materials to have them read 
>> back to you.
>> <https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72d
>> c7bd81&id=cbb15367db&e=5daf9aa555>
>> SmartVision2 Standard - $599
>> <https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72d
>> c7bd81&id=2b837a01e3&e=5daf9aa555>
>> SmartVision2
>> Premium<https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=82de5883b4&e=5daf9aa555>
>>    - $889 (include GPS, book reading and OCR/scan& read)Call
>> 888-308-0059 or 
>> email<mailto:sales at irie-at.com?subject=About%20the%20Helix%20HD%20Magnifier>sales at irie-at.com
>> for more informationPhone: 888-308-0059      Email:
>> <mailto:sales at irie-at.com>sales at irie-at.com
>> Website:<https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299
>> fe21f72dc7bd81&id=b83b18e51c&e=5daf9aa555>
>> www.irie-at.com
>> <applewebdata://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/vcard?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72
>> dc7bd81&id=fbd0eab6c0> Add us to your address bookCopyright © 2017
>> IrieAT, All rights reserved.You are receiving this email because you
>> have requested more informationaboutthe products that we offer. Want
>> to change how you receive these emails?You
>> can<https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/profile?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc
>> 7bd81&id=3e34278312&e=5daf9aa555>
>> update your preferences
>> or<https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f7
>> 2dc7bd81&id=3e34278312&e=5daf9aa555&c=071972c7ed>
>> unsubscribe from this list.Image removed by
>> sender.---------------------------------------------------------------
>> -----------------> _______________________________________________>
>> Electronics-Talk mailing
>> list> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org> To
>> unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>> forElectronics-Talk:>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-tal
>> k_nfbnet.org/wq6r%40socal.rr.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/sljohnso
>> n25%40comcast.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-Talk mailing list
>> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>> Electronics-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/mattchao
>> %40verizon.net
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-Talk mailing list
> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Electronics-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/flmom2006%40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-Talk mailing list
> Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Electronics-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/wq6r%40socal.rr.com

More information about the Electronics-Talk mailing list