[nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender

Wed Mar 7 01:56:57 UTC 2012

Humberto and all thanks for the suggestions.  I shall for sure look
into your suggestion of the HTC Ozone from Verizon.  It sounds
interesting.

Justin

On 3/6/12, Humberto Avila <avila.bert.humberto2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> You can also get the HTC Ozone from Verizon. This phone has a physical
> keyboard, the keys may feel quite crammed  at first, though it is better
> than a touchscreen. It can include either Talks from Nuance communications,
> Inc., or Mobile Speak from code Factory. I believe you can get that phone
> with either of both screen readers pre-installed on it, or purchase either
> screen reader for a discounted, affordable price once you get the phone. I'm
> not sure if Verizon Wireless still does this, though, and you might want to
> ask around your Local Verizon store to see if they would offer that phone
> with or without talks or mobile speak. Happy phone-searchin'!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Matt McCubbin
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 4:44 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender
>
> Justin,
> Nokia is the manufacturer of the N82/N86. However, these phones won't be
> compatible with Verizon's CDMA network technology. You would have to
> switch to AT&T or TMobile to use these phones.
> Also, Nokia phones aren't sold through any of the major US carriers, so
> you would need to purchase one at a much higher cost, either new from an
> electronics retailer, or used.
> If you wish to stay with Verizon as your carrier, you have a couple
> options. However, if you want an accessible calendar on your phone, you
> will need to invest in a smartphone.
> 1. The iPhone starting at $99. You stated earlier that the iPhone's
> touchscreen didn't really work for you. Frustration is understandable,
> there is a definite learning-curve with this device. There are numerous
> resources available on the Internet to help you get up and going with
> the phone. Also, the National Braille Press is currently revising their
> "getting started with the iPhone" book. The calendar on the iPhone is
> completely accessible, and offers the location features you asked about.
> 2. An Android phone. With the right software, Android is quite
> accessible. In adition, some of Verizon's droid phones come with
> dedicated physical keyboards. Mobile Accessibility from Code Factory for
> $99 makes Android quite accesible, and offers more options to customize
> the screen-reader than VoiceOver on the iPhone. It's not quite like the
> out-of-the-box experience of the iPhone, but with MA, many aps for
> Android are made accessible. Plus, you can often get Android devices for
> free or inexpensively with a two-year contract.
> I strongly encourage you to spend a good amount of time with either
> operating system, Verizon offers at least a 14-day return policy.
> I hope this helps, and feel free to email me off-list if you have
> additional questions.
> Best regards,
> Matt
>
>
> On 3/6/2012 6:25 PM, Justin Young wrote:
>> Thanks a bunch for all of your feedback.  Who makes the Nokia N82/86?
>> That may be an optionworth at least looking at.
>>
>> Thanks again:)
>>
>> On 3/6/12, Ashley Bramlett<bookwormahb at earthlink.net>  wrote:
>>> Maybe a tactile overlay would help with the touch screen. I'm old
> fashioned
>>> and have a regular phone; it may have a calendar, but if it does it does
> not
>>> talk. It only talks when incoming calls come in. I
>>> use another calendar to stay organized. I wish NFB would push for more
>>> accessible phones. Come on, not everyone wants a smart phone; however, I
>>> would like access to the on screen menus; I want to know who called
>>> yesterday in my missed calls list; and I want to read texts. But No do
> not
>>> want the bells and whistles of the I phone.
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Katie Wang
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 2:05 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender
>>>
>>> Hi Justin,
>>> Unfortunately, most smart phones these days feature a touch screen, so
>>> you might have to get used to that interface if you want something
>>> more sophisticated than the Haven. I currently have a Nokia Symbian
>>> phone with Mobile Speaks, which is a third-party screen reader, but as
>>> you might have heard Nokia has discontinued that line of products. I'm
>>> not a big fan of touch screens either but have resigned myself to the
>>> fact that I will have to get an Iphone at some point in the future--
>>> While it does come with a steep learning curve, I know plenty of blind
>>> people who love their Apple devices and am confident that you can
>>> master the technique too with some practice. Just my thoughts!
>>> Katie
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/6/12, Justin Young<jty727 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>>> This is the phone I currently have.  When I tried to upgrade they
>>>> didn't really have much to offer in this regard.  So, I kept my Haven
>>>> because it was the best one I was familiar with.  I tried the touch
>>>> screen thing, but became a bit frustrated with it.  So, I'm curious of
>>>> there are any suggestions out there.
>>>>
>>>> On 3/6/12, Ashley Bramlett<bookwormahb at earthlink.net>  wrote:
>>>>> which cell carrier are you using?
>>>>> The Haven from verizon is a  talking phone if you use verizon; not sure
>>>>> though if the calendar talks.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Justin Young
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:32 AM
>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi to All!
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope you are all doing well.  I'm not sure if any could answer this
>>>>> question.  I am looking to possibly in a few months upgrade my phone.
>>>>> I am looking for possibilities of anything with an accessible calender
>>>>> where you can enter the location of the appointments and is non-touch
>>>>> screen.  I tried that once and it didn't really work for me.  Any
>>>>> suggestions you could offer is much appreciated as always!
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance:)
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin
>>>>>
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