[nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender

Gloria G gloria.graves at gmail.com
Thu Mar 8 15:02:59 UTC 2012 

Hi,
I have used the HTC Ozone and it is avalible at verizon wireless
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Katie Wang" <bunnykatie6 at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender


>I spoke with At&T a little less than a year ago when I was hunting for
> my current phone, and apparently they no longer sold any of the Nokia
> phones that work with Mobile Speak. I got my Nokia E75 from an on-line
> electronic retailer, which was quite an additional investment, but it
> has served me very well. To clarify my previous comment, I'm sure
> Nokia Symbian phones (the product series that supports Talks and
> Mobile Speak) are still being made and sold in  some countries, but we
> can no longer get them through any of the US carriers, and I believe
> that the same is true for Windows Mobile smart phones such as the HTC
> Ozone. If you are really not ready for a touch-screen device and are
> not interested in doing much web browsing/emailing on your phone
> anyway, then getting a phone through a third-party vendor on-line and
> have Verizon subsidize you for the purchase of Mobile Speak may be the
> way to go. Good luck!
> Katie
>
>
> On 3/6/12, Ignasi Cambra <ignasicambra at gmail.com> wrote:
>> AT&T definitely sells some subsidized Nokia phones. At least they did
>> not too long ago...
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 6, 2012, at 7:44 PM, Matt McCubbin <mgoalball at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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