[nabs-l] Accessible phones

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

The Gusto does not require a plan like a Smart phone unless you want the
internet service.  I am not sure what the cost is for this.

There are volume levels you can set with the Haven, and I have mine on
the lowest setting, but yes, some of the functions still sound as though
I have speaker phone on.  I purchased a Samsung ear bud set so only I
can hear my phone now.  *smile*  Depending on where I am, I don't really
care, but in some situations it is not appropriate.

Phone calls themselves do not sound like speaker phone is on, and of
course, I can adjust the volume when speaking with people.

The Haven is not perfect, but it is completely accessible, and
inexpensive compared to other phones.

I would love an I-phone or something similar, but I prefer to save money
for my husband and kid rather than buy technology that is not a
necessity.  One day, but not now.

If on the fence, you can always find a Verizon store that has a Haven or
Gusto to look at, though most employees are dense about accessibility
with any phone.  When I bought mine, the guy working at the kiosk was
adamant no phone could read text messages out loud.  LOL

Bridgit

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Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:05:06 -0400
From: Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>
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Is the Gusto a smart phone that requires a data plan?

I also have a question about the Haven. The people who I have observed
with the Haven have had the volume up. Other people could hear what the
phone was saying. I know that sometimes in simpler phones, turning the
sound down to a level where one has to put the phone up to their ear to
hear the voice is not an option, so I was curious if it is in the Haven.

Thanks

Cindy