[nfbmi-talk] Cell Phone Operation bia Voice Commands

[Fran Fulton]

Hi All,

This is Joe writing from my girlfriend's home email.

I think the I-phone is the most revolutionary device to come along and will
force others towards universal design and indeed even low cost applications
in one bundle. That includes some intriguing inovations in GPS at $69, a
fully talking level with degrees for $3 and even a built in talking compass.
And that doesn't include the fact that it is an accessible cell phone right
out of the box with full blown email, text messaging and internet access to
boot.

Moreover the new higher pixel rate of it's camera will make ocr and bar code
solutions fully available at ever lower prices.

I don't like the deal they had to cut with AT and T. But at $80 per month it
isn't that prohibitive.

I'm getting one shortly before or shortly after my return back to Michigan.

Wish I had one now.

Oh by the way I have heard that the new I-phone can use the refreshable
braille displays by Maestro. Is that correct?

Anyway you all give 'em heck on access issues and others for that matter
while I'm gone.

And great presentation Marcus ... With thanks to Fred for it.

I'm looking foward to hearing what Fred Schroeder has to say on IDEA
reforms.

Again give 'em heck while I'm gone.

Peace,

Joe Harcz via Fran Fulton's email
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ann Petrous" <annpetrous at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Cell Phone Operation bia Voice Commands


> January? Woot woot lol My phone is the same way. Once you get into the
menus
> there is no more speech. I just hope that the I-phone for Verizon wont be
o
> expensive. I really just want a fully accessible hone without having to
pay
> a million dollars just to use it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Christine Boone
> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 4:24 PM
> To: 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Cell Phone Operation bia Voice Commands
>
> Ann,
> I have the exact same problem!  We have continued with Verizon because
they
> have given us the best customer service and coverage...but, they have not
> had an accessible phone.
> I am told that Verizon will carry the Totally accessible I Phone beginning
> in January.  You can be sure that I plan to make a Bee line for my nearest
> Verizon store on New Years Day to get my I Phone.  Both Doug and I spoke
to
> several folks at the NFB convention who have I Phones and they really do
> appear to be totally accessible.  My current phone is partially
accessible,
> but once you get into the menus, no more speech.  I really do not like
that!
>
> Christine
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Ann Petrous
> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 3:18 PM
> To: 'Marcus Simmons'; 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Cell Phone Operation bia Voice Commands
>
> I'm tired of having limitations on which phone to buy because they aren't
> fully accessible. I don't see why I have to spend a lot of money on
> software, or have to switch phone companies. I want the ability to walk
into
> Verizon, which is what I use, and purchase any phone I want, without
having
> to worry about the things I mentioned. I really want the latest blackberry
> phone, but I can't use it because these companies wont make them
accessible.
> Its one of the most irritating thing I've ever had to experience.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Marcus Simmons
> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 2:56 PM
> To: NFB of Michigan List
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Cell Phone Operation bia Voice Commands
>
> Dear NFVMI Family,
> Do you have difficulty using the voice commands with your cell phone?
> Do you wish you could use your phone more effectively?
> Do you wish the designers were more knowledgeable on the blind community?
> This may be the solution of the decade:
>
> www.fdipresentation.com
>
> You also have the opportunity to help out others, blind or sighted. Get
back
> to me if you have any interest.
>
> Sincerely,
> Marcus Simmons C.E.O.
> Simmons BOSS CREATIONS
> 28179 Brentwood
> Southfield,MI 48076-3069
> TOLL FREE: (866) 811-7018
> (248) 552-8928
> http://www.simmonsbosscreations.com
> CEO at SimmonsBOSSCREATIONS.com
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