Thanks for this very helpful information, Harvey.

We are also in the process of switching from Sprint probably to Verizon, so 
your timing couldn't be better.

I'm saving your info for future reference.

Hope your recovery is coming along well.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: blind accessible cell phones


>I realize I am responding to an old message, and that this message has
> probably been addressed, but Tom, as the old saying goes, it depends on 
> what
> you are looking for.  The most accessible cell phone is that oasis
> screenless cell phone.  It is a candy bar style phone, and you can get 
> more
> info on it by going to:
>
> http://www.screenlessphone.com
>
> But I just got the LG 8350 through Verizon Wireless which has some voice
> command functions and is fairly accessible.  It is a flip phone, and by in
> large I do like it although its battery life could use some improvement as 
> I
> had to buy the extended life battery to keep from charging it every two
> days.  And its voice recognition in places where there is background noise
> such as restaurants is marginal at best.  But I left Sprint in favor of
> Verizon because I think their coverage is better, they offer free mobile 
> to
> mobile for all Verizon customers, and they also offer free Directory
> Assistance for their blind customers.  Good luck.  73.
> Harvey
>
>