[nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender

Wed Mar 7 03:06:45 UTC 2012

Justin,
I'm pretty sure Verizon isn't selling the HTC OZone anymore. The phone 
is at least 2 years old. You may have good luck getting it used on EBay, 
or refurbished from Verizon or an electronics retailer.
According to this page:
http://aboutus.verizonwireless.com/accessibility/talks.html
Verizon isn't offering Talks anymore, so you would need to purchase 
Mobile Speak from Code Factory.
hope this helps.
Best regards,
Matt

On 3/6/2012 8:56 PM, Justin Young wrote:
> 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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