[blindkid] Cell phone for my teen

Bernadette Jacobs bernienfb75 at gmail.com
Sat Sep 3 19:23:55 UTC 2016


Good afternoon everyone.

All the recommendations hear that I see are great. However, last summer when we bought a cell phone for our 13-year-old daughter, first, we tested her up to see how responsible she would be. She's doing very, very well, I must say!!  If there is a question about responsibility and how careful she would be to take care of the phone, I would definitely go with something cheaper than an iPhone or an android. However, if this is not a factor, I would definitely go with the iPhone. I've had a number of them over the years. I am very happy with its accessibility features. Currently, I am using the iPhone 6S. I love it!! I also have another idea. If you get her the iPhone, ensure it for a lottery ticket. Because they're very expensive to replace if something should happen to it. Just consider yourself forewarned.  Have a great day!

Bernie



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> On Sep 2, 2016, at 4:02 PM, Julie Yanez via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you. My girl has no sight though she sees lights. So she won't need
> the large print. Just the ability to internet search and call me.
> 
> On Sep 2, 2016 12:43 PM, "Christine Chaikin of Insightful Publications via
> blindkid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Julie,
>> 
>> The I phone has accessibility built right into it.  It has talking software
>> on it called Voice Over.  If you are looking at getting the Samsung that
>> also has accessibility built into it as well.  On that one the name of the
>> talking software is called Talk Back.  Also the I phone has the zoom
>> feature
>> built right into it as well.  I am not sure but, I think that the Samsung
>> also has the zoom feature built  into it as well.  Now if you are looking
>> at
>> getting a cell phone with a big screen I would suggest getting the I phone
>> 6
>> plus.  Again this is just a suggestion.
>> 
>> I hope that the above information helps.
>> 
>> Thank you for your time regarding this matter.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Christine Chaikin
>> President and CEO
>> PO Box 390295 Keauhou, HI. 96739-0295
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie
>> Yanez
>> via blindkid
>> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 9:37 AM
>> To: Support For The Blind:)
>> Cc: Julie Yanez
>> Subject: [blindkid] Cell phone for my teen
>> 
>> Good afternoon all,
>> 
>> I'm looking into getting a cell phone for my 14 year old who is a new
>> freshman in high school. I have many questions about accessibility for her
>> and if anyone knows of any assistance programs as well. All input is much
>> appreciated.
>> Thank you.
>> Julie
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