[Trainer-talk] Need help please

[Damashe Thomas]

The recommend the iPhone f5 or newer for the KNFB reader app, though I
would suggest the 5S at least. This will, as Nancy pointed out, somewhat
future proof you for more years going forward as it relates to getting iOS
updates. The 4S is currently at its end of life for upgrades, as iOS 8
seems to run rather sluggishly on it, which means the 5/5C will be in that
position next year.
Nancy is also right in that a lot of the prepaid plans and/or companies do
not support the newer iPhones. I tend to disagree with those who say a two
year contract costs more over time, simply because, I haven't noticed any
difference in what Verizon Wireless or AT&T bill you with or without a
contract.


On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 10:26 PM, Nancy Coffman via Trainer-talk <
trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> When purchasing an iPhone, there are a couple of things to consider. It is
> cheaper with the contract, however some say that the ongoing cost of the
> contract is more than with a month-to-month plan.
>
> Nancy Coffman
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 2, 2014, at 1:12 PM, Laine Amoureux via Trainer-talk <
> trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > The primary reason vocational rehabilitation agencies are hesitant to
> purchase the phone, is the on going service...
> > If, in your new role, you will be unable to regularly access Wi-Fi, and
> are able and willing to pay the ongoing service fees, you may have an
> argument.
> > You may need to demonstrate your ability to pay your phone bill.
> > Also, try to point them to vendors, like Walmart and the Apple Store,
> the do not sell the iPhone's tied to a specific service provider.
> >
> >
> > Laine Amoureux
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Oct 2, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Dean Martineau via Trainer-talk <
> trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> That argument regarding the KNFB reader is probably your best argument.
> >> Alsoits applications for GPS with apps such as BlindSquare and even the
> >> built-in maps are very unique.  Also free or nearly-free money
> >> identification, color identification, ight detection, reading Bookshare
> >> books, reading BARD books, reading Learning Ally books, portable
> >> communication, braille interface.  Whichever of those apply to your
> >> professional situation I would use.
> >>
> >> http://bahaiteachings.org/
> >>
> >>
> >>
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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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> you have to shop for a plan that will meet your needs. Some plans only use
> older iPhones. They will not work as well with the KNFB Reader.   As an
> assistive technology specialist, I hesitate to purchase older models of the
> iPhone because they will become obsolete sooner.  You need to justify how
> the iPhone fits into your individualized plan for employment. That is the
> only way an agency can purchase a device.
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