[Trainer-talk] Need help please

[Julie A Adkins]

Unless something has changed with the iPad air, there is no flash on the iPad. Therefore the iPhone gets much better optical character recognition. If the iPhone costs them more, maybe you could pay the difference??

Julie Adkins
Assistive Technology Trainer
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
704-516-6617


> On Oct 3, 2014, at 9:25 AM, Andrews, David B (DEED) via Trainer-talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, in terms of assistive technology, the iPhone is pretty much identical to the iPad.  You can run KNFB Reader on either, although the iPhone would be more convenient to use, easier to hold above documents to take picture.
> 
> For a blind person using VoiceOver, the iPad is extra weight and real estate we don't need.
> 
> If they buy one, they should buy the other.  Yes, it can be used as a phone, but they don't have to pay for phone service.  And with iOS 8 and wifi calling, the distinctions are starting to blur.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of stootle--- via Trainer-talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 10:22 AM
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> Subject: [Trainer-talk] Need help please
> 
>        Hello Folks;
> I hope you don't mind but I need help. Could I get some input on how the I phone could be classified as assisted technology. I'm seeking assistance from my VR agency here in Georgia. They will get the Ipad but not the phone.I will be starting work in the mental health center in my town soon as a team leader. I think the phone is better since it will support the KNFB-reader. 
> Sorry for posting here but you folks are the experts so could you give me
> some pointers.     
> 
> Peace Stancil Tootle
> 
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