[nfb-db] phone plans

Maurice Mines maurice.mines at gmail.com
Thu Mar 21 17:45:39 UTC 2013 

Have you need you guys look that sprints plans? I get unlimited data. And I believe unlimited texting. Just a thought?

Sent from Morris's iPhone

On Mar 21, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, Verizon offers a similar plan, and I believe, the price is
> exactly the same. You won't get unlimited data anymore though, no one
> can with new plans, but I think that will give you 2 GB of data, which
> is more than enough to read email, browse the web, and do Skype or
> Face Time calls from time  to time. The unlimited texting plans are
> still available.
> 
> Scott
> 
> On 3/21/13, The Pawpower Pack <pawpower4me at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I want to mention here that some companies— At&t is one of these, have
>> special plans for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.  AT&T's plan is
>> called the TAP plan.  You must provide proof of hearing loss, signed by an
>> audiologist.
>> This plan usually allows for unlimited texting and different levels of data
>> usage— anything from 200 mb to 2 gb a month.  There is no voice calling with
>> these plans.  I have the old style plan, which is no longer offered.  It is
>> unlimited data and texting for 51 dollars every month. I use IP relay
>> through aim to make phone calls.  This is a great plan, and I have had it
>> for almost 4 years now.
>> Verizon has the same kind of plan as well, I believe.
>> 
>> Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
>> Bristol, Mill'E-Max, Laveau!
>> pawpower4me at gmail.com
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Good morning Marsha.
>>> Yes, the program will cover braille displays that will work with the
>>> iPhone. If possible, I'd recomend meeting with them and request demos of
>>> the various displays. That way, you can get something you like.
>>> Have you tried something like ip-relay for fhone calls? It seems like you
>>> may benifit from this as well after getting your display.
>>> 
>>> Just a thought,
>>> Scott
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Pennsylvania isn't even starting until May. I have already contacted
>>>> them.
>>>> 
>>>> I have an Iphone already, can't use the phone to make calls on anymore.
>>>> So I text or email. Will this program purchase braille displays for the
>>>> Iphone? I have the data plan already.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> Marsha drenth
>>>> Sent with my IPhone
>>>> http://adventureswith2feet4paws.blogspot.com
>>>> 
>>>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:56 AM, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Janice.
>>>>> Depending on what exactly you are trying to do, an iPod may be a better
>>>>> bet for you. No data charges come with it, but you also do not get cell
>>>>> service with it. But if you're always connected to Wifi, that doesn't
>>>>> really matter. The other draw-back to an iPod is that it doesn't
>>>>> vibrate. So it really depends on what you want out of the device as far
>>>>> as what you'll pay.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hope this helps,
>>>>> Scott
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:35 AM, Janice Toothman
>>>>> <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> I just had my assessment and found out that they do not pay for the
>>>>>> data plan that is required for the Iphone often needed for many
>>>>>> deaf-blind communication devices. I am in the process of finding out
>>>>>> how expensive that would be to add it to my existing phone account,
>>>>>> since I think that having it and the Braille Sense U-2 from Hims would
>>>>>> be of great benefit to me.
>>>>>> Janice
>>>>>> On 3/21/2013 12:17 AM, Scott Davert wrote:
>>>>>>> It would appear National doesn't monitor this mailing list. I sent out
>>>>>>> info when this program was first authorized last summer. Anyway, I
>>>>>>> would encourage anyone who meets the criteria below to get in contact
>>>>>>> utilizing the website or by calling the phone number provided. After
>>>>>>> next year, we do not know whether there will be an extension to the
>>>>>>> pogram's funding, so you may want to get in on this now.
>>>>>>> One thing that many people have asked about NDBEDP is whether or not
>>>>>>> internet service or data plans are also covered. In NY and a few other
>>>>>>> states that I know of, the individual is responsible for covering this
>>>>>>> cost. They will, however purchase things like computers, braille
>>>>>>> displays, screen magnification software, iDevices, etc. I'm not
>>>>>>> officially associated with the program itself other than that I train
>>>>>>> professionals in the field, but I do refer people quite often in my
>>>>>>> current job.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Scott
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Mar 20, 2013, at 10:01 PM, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Jernigan Institute
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) would like to pass along
>>>>>>>> the following information to its members who are deaf-blind. We
>>>>>>>> encourage all NFB members to share this information about the
>>>>>>>> National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), promoted
>>>>>>>> by iCanConnect, a program established by the Federal Communications
>>>>>>>> Commission (FCC) to distribute assistive technology to people with
>>>>>>>> combined hearing and vision loss who require special equipment to
>>>>>>>> make a phone call, send an e-mail or access the Internet.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Working in conjunction with the FCC, Perkins School for the Blind,
>>>>>>>> the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
>>>>>>>> (HKNC), iCanConnect will connect people who are deaf-blind with
>>>>>>>>    the proper equipment and training on how to utilize it.
>>>>>>>> iCanConnect was mandated by           the 21st Century Communications
>>>>>>>> and Video Accessibility Act and provides a wide range of hardware,
>>>>>>>> software and applications to suit the varying communications
>>>>>>>> technology needs of people who have hearing loss plus visual
>>>>>>>> impairment.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Who can benefit from iCanConnect ? Here are just a few examples.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> · A recent college graduate who is deaf-blind and wants to use
>>>>>>>> Monster.com to search for a job
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> · A young girl with combined hearing and vision loss who wants to use
>>>>>>>> Skype to connect via sign language with her grandmother
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> · A man who has lost sight and hearing as a result of aging and wants
>>>>>>>> to use e-mail and Facebook to reconnect with friends and family
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Who is eligible?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Any individual who meets the definition of deaf-blindness in the HKNC
>>>>>>>> Act and has an income that does not exceed 400 percent of the federal
>>>>>>>> poverty level can qualify to receive telephone, advanced
>>>>>>>> communications, and information services equipment.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Communication is essential for staying healthy, holding a job,
>>>>>>>> managing a household, and participating in the community. If you know
>>>>>>>> someone who might benefit from the iCanConnect program, please call
>>>>>>>> 1-800-825-4595 or visit the new Web site, www.iCanConnect.org.
>>>>>>>> 
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