[Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New BlindShell Phone

Wed Jul 10 17:06:27 UTC 2019

Yes-ish.  I had an overlay for my old iPod, and there was one for the
iPhone, too.  It had dots at strategic points on the screen, like where the
F and J are on the keyboard, where the Back button is, etc.  It was useful
when I was getting used to the touch screen.  I think the company is called
Smart Dots.
Tracy

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:13 PM
To: Christopher Gilland via Electronics-Talk
Cc: Gerald Levy
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
BlindShell Phone

Excuse me for asking an absolutely dumb question, but is it possible to 
label a touchscreen on a smart phone with tactile markers??? Okay, go 
ahead and laugh.

Gerald

On 7/10/2019 11:34 AM, Christopher Gilland via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> As an Apple developer, and also a certified Apple trainer both from an 
> accessibility, and a non-accessibility standpoint, I can tell you 
> beyond a doubt, I've heard nothing whatsoever about Apple coming up 
> with a tactile screen. Trust me. If they were, I would have 
> definitely, given my field, have heard of it by now.
>
> Enough said.
>
> Chris.
>
> On 07/10/2019 11:21 AM, joanne via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> Peter and all, as a person who truly needs the buttons--and also 
>> likes the full speech capability--I would really like to get one of 
>> these Blind Shell phones. I feel it would really be great for a 
>> person like me. But I'm actually writing to inquire about your 
>> mentioning that you think Apple will eventually make phones with 
>> tactile keys. Just curious: had you heard this somewhere that it will 
>> definitely happen, or did Apple say they'd consider it but may not 
>> really be working on it or making it a priority? I'm wondering 
>> because this Blind Shell won't work with Verizon and it would indeed 
>> be cool to get a more accessible android or I device that could work 
>> for Verizon. Did anyone give any kind of target date when Apple would 
>> make more tactile-screen phones? Right now I have this Cadence and 
>> I'm not too fond of it, so I am strongly thinking of the Blind Shell 
>> and going with T Mobile. I just hadn't heard that Apple is really 
>> really working on tactile screens, and that would truly be great for 
>> me if they'd come out with one. I know people can do all kinds of 
>> awesome things on their smart phones so please let us know if you do 
>> hear of anything like this.
>>
>> Joanne
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:20 AM
>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
>> BlindShell Phone
>>
>>> Good morning everyone,
>>>
>>> Given the accessibility now built into Android and Apple smartphones 
>>> one is tempted to ask "Why do the blind need a custom cell phone?" 
>>> This could be short-lived given that at least Apple may bring back 
>>> tactile keyboards and buttons to its iDevices.
>>>
>>> Truthfully we could buy the cell phone for the blind but there's a 
>>> time to spend money but a time not to do so. This is one of those 
>>> "Not to do so" occasions given the possibility of the return of 
>>> tactile smartphone screens.
>>>
>>> Peter Donahue
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>>> On Behalf Of Jenny Perdue via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:12 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Jenny Perdue
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
>>> BlindShell Phone
>>>
>>> Wow that???s really expensive.
>>>
>>> Jenny
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Jul 8, 2019, at 6:39 PM, Laz via Electronics-Talk 
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> The MSRP is $349.99.
>>>>
>>>> Laz
>>>>
>>>> On 7/8/19, Jenny Perdue via Electronics-Talk
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Does anyone know what the price point for that is.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jenny
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Ben Fulton via Electronics-Talk
>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> OK, I probably wouldn't get it then. I like the functionality of 
>>>>>> the smart
>>>>>> phone, - at least when it's working. Some buttons would be nice, 
>>>>>> but I've
>>>>>> mostly got the hang of the voice over gestures, although I admit I
>>>>>> wouldn't mind if there was an easier navigation specifically for 
>>>>>> blind
>>>>>> users, but I still want to pay bills and stuff with my phone.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 15:04:35 -0800
>>>>>> From: "Julie Dawson" <julie.magnolia at att.net>
>>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>>>>>> ?? <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>>> ?? BlindShell Phone
>>>>>> Message-ID: <41C0BE3AD14E4BA7A4B4C41D2D9DDD15 at magnoliasGift>
>>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>>> ?? reply-type=original
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is considered a phone for the blind not a smart phone like 
>>>>>> android or
>>>>>> IOS
>>>>>> operating system.
>>>>>> Live?? simply,
>>>>>> Love generously,
>>>>>> Care?? deeply,
>>>>>> Speak?? kindly
>>>>>> And?? leave the rest to God!
>>>>>> Please join me on
>>>>>> www.gamesgaloreandmore.com
>>>>>> where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, 
>>>>>> together we
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> build a site to be proud of.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Ben Fulton via Electronics-Talk" 
>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: "Ben Fulton" <bluezinfandel at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 11:57 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>>> BlindShell
>>>>>> Phone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Does this support android, or IOS or both?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
>>>>>>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>>>> BlindShell Phone
>>>>>>> Message-ID: <E1.F4.28407.D6E002D5 at mtl-mtsp-mta03-out2>
>>>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I can't wait!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Original Message:
>>>>>>> From: "david" <davidmac1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> To: <GTTsupport at groups.io>
>>>>>>> Subject: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New BlindShell Phone
>>>>>>> Date:
>>>>>>> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:28:39 -0400
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hey Everyone,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The BlindShell Classic Phone is coming out to the US and it's a 
>>>>>>> phone
>>>>>>> that's specifically designed for the blind and visually 
>>>>>>> impaired. It's a
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> great option for someone looking for a phone that has physical 
>>>>>>> buttons,
>>>>>>> very easy to use, and totally accessible. Here's a review I did 
>>>>>>> of the
>>>>>>> phone if anyone is interested! https://youtu.be/XSE8grhy_8g
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Carrie Morales
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Website: LiveAccessible.Com <http://liveaccessible.com/>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> YouTube: Live Accessible <http://youtube.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Instagram: @LiveAccessible <http://instagram.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Twitter: @LiveAccessible <http://twitter.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Email: carrie at liveaccessible.com <mailto:carrie at liveaccessible.com>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Picture Description: Text reads Live accessible: blindness or 
>>>>>>> Low Vision
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> does not define or limit you on a blue background
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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