[NFB-Seniors] Easier way perhaps for those in need of a phone option

[Judy Jones]

No problem.

Judy


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Hi, Judy,
Thank you so much for that info. People who are going blind, or some who
haven't been blind for very long, ask me about accessible phones. Thank you
so much for this PURRtinent info!
Lauren Merryfield

"What a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living
powers. Love gives life to the lifeless. Love lights a flame in the heart
that is cold.Love brings hope to the hopeless and gladdens the hearts of the
sorrowful. In the world of existence there is indeed no greater power than
the power of love." Abdu'l-Baha

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Hi,

This is just my two cents, but if it is a phone that won't upgrade with AT&T
by 2022, as it says in the description from Raz Mobility, that raises a red
flag with me and could indicate that it may not have a long life with other
carriers either.

Using the Android platform and having experienced other phones, including
Android flip phones, and phones on the Kai operating system, I have a
problem with specialty phones for the blind that are usually over-priced for
what you get.

The Android flip phone I have with physical buttons and a touch screen is
the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, I think I bought for $291, back in 2017 from
Ebay.  It's downside is that I had to have sighted assistance installing
TalkBack, but that is it.  When the screen goes dark, TalkBack turns off,
but only takes about five seconds to wake up, once you have the device set
to do so and flip open the screen.

It holds all my 100 plus apps, and is a fully functional Android phone.

The other day, just for fun, I purchased Nokia 6300.  You can use all the
features and settings on the phone that are part of the phone by using the
phone's Readout feature, and it starts speaking out of the box.

However, the Readout is not a true screen reader, in the sense that you can
go on the internet with it.  Readout stops working when you try to access
Facebook, Youtube, etc.  

However, if all you want to do is talk and text and e-mail, and you need
Google Assistant, this device has it, and it cost me $69.99.  Just like the
GoFlip series, you can text talk, and e-mail with these phones, plus
manipulate all their settings and features for a fraction of the cost.

The Kyocera DuraXE (AT&T), and the DuraV (Verizon, same thing.

When looking for a voice accessible phone, sadly, any voice guidance/readout
is never mentioned in specs or on the box.  You have to physically go into
the device Settings itself, then Accessibility menu to find something
similar to Voice Guide, Readout, etc.  Anything indicates that the phone
will speak the screen aloud.

Judy


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Here you go friends:
Simple cell phone for people with vision loss

Easy-to-use talking phone that takes care of all the basic
telecommunications needs. The talking voice guide provides someone who is
blind with the ability to use every feature of the phone. And the large
tactile buttons allow users to navigate the phone with ease.
Users can place calls, send text messages, and more, with voice commands.
Unlocked 4G phone for T-Mobile, AT&T* and other compatible GSM providers,
such as MINT Mobile, Red Pocket Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile.
*The MiniVision2 may not work on AT&T after February 2022. If this occurs,
users with AT&T service would need to switch to T-Mobile or a wireless
reseller that operates on the T-Mobile network.

Phone calls
The user can place phone calls by pressing the talking buttons or using
voice commands. There is a speaking caller-ID for incoming calls.
Voice guide
MiniVision2 will speak everything on the screen and everything you press,
providing complete independence and accessibility. It will also speak items
like caller ID, battery level and more. Multiple languages and voices are
available.
Contacts
People who are blind can add contacts independently. Contacts are read out
loud as the user scrolls through their contact list. Calls can be placed
from contacts.
Voice commands
Users can place phone calls, send text messages, add contacts or record
notes using voice commands.
Big Buttons
The buttons are large and well-spaced. The Ok button is a textured button
that is easy to identify; and the five key, power button and call button
have prominent bumps.
SOS button
A dedicated SOS button on the back of the phone triggers a call to emergency
contacts.
Text messages
Text messages can be composed with the talking buttons or by voice.
Received messages are read out loud.
Other capabilities
Other features include alarm, calendar, FM radio, color identifier, voice
memos, calculator, notes, flashlight, where am I?, camera, photo album and
weather. All talk and are accessible to people who are blind.
Speed dial
User can place calls by pressing a single button.
BUY
MiniVision2 Features
. Voice guide
. Voice commands
. All features are accessible
. Phone calls
. Text messages
. Large tactile buttons
. Speaking caller ID
. Adjustable font size and color scheme
. Alarm
. Calendar
. FM radio
. Color identifier
. Money identifier
. Weather
. Where am I?
. Speaks status information, such time, date and battery level . Calculator
. Voice memos . Notes . Flashlight . Camera and photo album . Dedicated SOS
button . Unlocked for GSM networks* . Multiple languages and voices
available - English, Spanish and more



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