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

Wed Jul 10 19:52:00 UTC 2019

There is a company called Speed Dots that makes tactile screen protectors 
for smart phones. You can choose various dot configurations depending on how 
much assistance you need.

www.speeddots.com
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From: "Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
BlindShell Phone

> N o.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk <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 <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> 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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