[NFBF-L] FW: [echo] Accessible Products Hotline.

[PLipovsky]

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From: echo at groups.io <echo at groups.io> On Behalf Of Connie Mohney
Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2019 2:34 PM
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Subject: [echo] Accessible Products Hotline.

Consumers with vision loss will no longer have to spend hours searching for
products that fit their unique accessibility needs, thanks to the launch of
the first-of-its-kind Accessible Products Hotline by Envision. The hotline
will be operated by the William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center,
connecting callers with professional advice about purchasing and operating
the top home, office and personal use products on the market today. The BVI
Workforce Innovation Center is part of Envision Inc. with the objective to
train and employ individuals with visual impairments, place them into
skilled positions and provide accessibility inclusion expertise to
businesses around the United States.
 
 The new hotline, 316-252-2500, is staffed by trained customer service
representatives who are blind or visually impaired.
 
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Accessible Products Hotline | BVI Workforce Innovation Center The Accessible
Products Hotline will offer support and consultation services to individuals
who are BVI who want to purchase accessible products.
 
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Accessible Products Hotline
call now: 1-316-252-2500
Accessibility Is Our Expertise
 
Of the thousands of electronic products on the market today, how many are
accessible to people who are blind or low vision?
 
The William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center is poised to answer
that question through its newest initiative, the Accessible Products
Hotline.
This first-of-its-kind service will identify the top accessible products in
various consumer categories and guide callers through their operation.
 
Fulfilling A Need
 
Consumers with vision loss will no longer have to spend hours searching for
products that fit their unique accessibility needs. With one phone call,
they will have access to professional advice from staff at the BVI Workforce
Innovation Center about purchasing and operating the top home, office and
personal use products on the market today.
 
Featured Products
 
The Accessibility Hotline will initially support six products* selected for
their strong accessibility features.
 
Memo Recorders
list of 2 items
. Milestone 112 Ace Basic Memo recorder
. Micro-Speak Plus 8GB talking digital voice recorder list end
 
Microwave Ovens
list of 2 items
. AmazonBasics Microwave with Alexa (0.7 Cu. Ft, 700W) . Magic Chef TMO-2
1010 talking microwave list end
 
Headsets
list of 2 items
. Aftershokz Trekz Air & Aftershokz Sportz Titanium Wired Bone Conduction
Headset with microphone . Bose Frames (Rondo and Alto frame styles) list end
 
Smart speakers
list of 2 items
. Amazon Echo Dot
. Google Home Mini
list end
 
Bluetooth tracker
list of 1 items
. Tile Pro Bluetooth Tracker
list end
 
New items will continue to be added, and we welcome suggestions at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/APHProduct: External Link: Opens in a new
window..
 
* Products listed are not necessarily endorsed by Envision or members of the
BVI Workforce Innovation Center staff. The list represents experiences by
users who are blind or visually impaired to help educate other users who are
blind or visually impaired. Full accessibility of products is not guaranteed
and must be determined by the end user.
 
An Independence-Building Resource
 
Accessibility inclusion expertise is a cornerstone of the BVI Workforce
Innovation Center. Whether it's expanding employment opportunities for
people with visual impairments, offering job training or working with
employers to create accessible and inclusive workplaces, we are committed to
promoting independence in the personal and professional lives of people of
all abilities
 
Submit questions or feedback
 
If you have questions about the hotline or a suggestion about an accessible
technology, we'd love to hear from you


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