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

Andy Baracco wq6r at socal.rr.com
Wed Dec 13 22:39:28 UTC 2017 

A bluetooth keyboard may be an option for this use case, especially if the 
person will be using this as their primary telephone device.

Andy

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From: "Cook, Shannon via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people


> Hi Andy,
>
> While I agree with you from my own experience and that of many others that 
> I know, the people that I work with will not be convinced to go without a 
> keypad/buttons.  I think having that as a crutch can ease their transition 
> to new technology.  Who knows? Maybe once they get comfortable with one 
> kind of phone, they would go to an iPhone next go-round.  For many that I 
> have talked with, they will not consider the iPhone or an Android because 
> of the lack of buttons.
>
> Like I said, I agree with your philosophy.  But there may be room for 
> other options for those less adept at technology.
>
> Shannon Cook, MSW, CPM
>
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> Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:32 PM
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> Cc: Andy Baracco <wq6r at socal.rr.com>
> 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
>
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