[nfb-talk] iphone (was: Advice on Technology Fair)

Tue Mar 16 16:09:17 UTC 2010

I just saw someone use the Dragon dictate app on the iPhone to create a text
messaging using their voice.  Really neat.  
The iPhone is most definitely useable by blind people, thanks to Apple's
VoiceOver.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] iphone (was: Advice on Technology Fair)

I have to disagree with Chad here. I've had an iPhone for several months,
and I have no trouble navigating it, nor with inputting data. I'm fairly
slow at typing on the thing, but I was never very fast on the kind with a
tiny keyboard either, so I'm not particularly bothered by that. 

As for iPhone lists, viphone on Googlegroups is probably a better bet than
Mac Visionaries for iPhone specific things.

And, I suspect that, unless the camera in the iPhone is stepped up to a
higher resolution (so that aiming is a bit easier), we won't see KNFB Reader
on it. But, how about on one of the Google Android phones? 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY

On Mar 16, 2010, at 10:03 AM, John G. Heim wrote:

> There is a very active voiceover support list. There are bzillions of
iphone users on it. So if you want info on the accessability of the iphone,
you could get more info there:
> 
> mailto:macvisionaries+subscribe at googlegroups.com
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chad Allen" <chad at chadallenmagic.com>
> To: <info at michaelhingson.com>; "'NFB Talk Mailing List'"
<nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair
> 
> 
> Mike,
> 
> I have played with it a little myself but I did not find the phone to be
> very accessible. I do admit that I only gave it a few days but it seems to
> be difficult to navigate.
> 
> I had trouble dialing the phone on the keypad, inputing data in the
contacts
> list, and using the calendar.
> 
> If the applications allow for greater usability, will the KNFB Reader ever
> go Apple?
> 
> Best,
> 
> Chad
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Michael Hingson
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:39 AM
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> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair
> 
> Chad,
> 
> I am not sure about Mike Barber, but I do use the iPhone and can navigate
> the screens.  Not all apps are accessible, but the phone is quite usable.
> 
> 
> Mike Hingson
> 
> 
> The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
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> 
> 
> for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit:
> http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Chad Allen
> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:15 PM
> To: 'NFB Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair
> 
> Mike,
> 
> Do you use the I phone yourself? If so, are you able to navigate the touch
> screen successfully?
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Michael D. Barber
> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:04 AM
> To: 'NFB Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair
> 
> I might suggest showing the iPhone to suggest  what successful outcomes
can
> occur when major companies like Apple work with the National Federation of
> the Blind.  The iPhone, as far as I know, is the first cell phone I blind
> person could buy without having to purchase additional specialized screen
> reading software.
> 
> Michael Barber
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tina Hansen
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:50 PM
> To: nfb-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair
> 
> I am working with some others on a technology fair that will be taking
place
> at my local community college in April. Since the audience is students,
I'm
> hoping that we can present information about the various technologies in a
> way students can relate to. For instance, one of our group will talk about
> Braille, another will demonstrate screen reading technology, and still
> another will probably talk about low vision tools. My part will be digital
> talking book players.
> 
> One thing is stumping me, though. How is it possible to present
information
> about a complex piece of technology in that kind of a setting? Also, since
I
> will be showing book readers, I'd be interested in advice anyone has
> regarding content I might want to use, or ideas on how my topic can relate
> to blind/visually impaired students as well as everyone else.
> 
> I have also thought of a theme, such as Muggle Magic, in reference to the
> Harry Potter books, but since this is a community college and not an
> elementary school, I'm not sure if that will work. If you've used themes,
> what have you tried and found successful?
> 
> Someone also suggested give-aways during the tech fair, such as food,
> pencils, or coffee mugs. For instance, a minimug to go along with
> information about NFB Newsline, since people like to read the paper over a
> cup of coffee. I'm not sure what would be a good give-away with
> demonstrations of book readers, but I'm sure food could help.
> 
> Bottom line: If anyone has tips on making a good presentation at a
> technology fair, I'd be interested in hearing them. If you know of a blog,
> podcast, or book I might gain insights from, please pass it on. Thanks.
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