-----Original Message-----
From: Aman Singer [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 1:48 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: RE: Talking Cell Phones
Hi.
There are two pieces of software that make cell phones
accessible. Talks is a screen reader that works on the operating systems
of many phones,
primarily from Nokia. The Talks site is at
http://www.talx.de/index_e.htm
There is a list for Talks. To subscribe, send a message to
[log in to unmask]
Mobile accessibility, which is a shell application (sort of like
Keysoft for the Braillenote or Viawind for the PC), that works on most
of the same phones that Talks works on, is at
http://www.mobileaccessibility.com
I believe, though I'm not sure, that there's a list for that
program.
Finally, there's a phone available from Sprint Wireless, which
is called the Audiovox CDM-9900 (also called the Toshiba 4050). It is
somewhat accessible, in that its basic functions speak. For more
information, see
http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/PhonesAccessories/PhoneDetails.jsp?sel
ectS
kuId=toshibavm4050
It's also said this phone is going to be used by other providers
like Verizon, though this hasn't been officially confirmed to the best
of my knowledge.
Aman
-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Kelly [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 1:28 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Talking Cell Phones
Hi Jan; As far as I know, and, I have been researching this issue for
months; There is no such thing as a talking Cell phone. I have heard of
software for certain phones, but I don't know where you can get it, nor
do I know if it is available here in the U. S. I am sure there are
others who know more than I do, so just keep listening and I am sure
someone will give you more information. Kim Kelly.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jan LaPrath" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "BlindTech" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 10:11 PM
Subject: Talking Cell Phones
> Hello All,
>
> I have just subscribed to this list. I am on a number of other lists
> for the blind, but I can't talk about everything I sometimes need to
> know.
So,
> I'm looking forward to watching what all of you talk about & learning
more
> about getting along on the computer & internet without sight.
>
> My first question is this.... I want a talking cell phone, but I am
confused
> about theml. Is there a stand alone talking cell phone out there
somewhere?
> That is, one which talks on its own & allows you to access all the
features
> of the phone? Or, does one have to connect the cell phone to a
> computer
&
> then access the directories of the phone with a software program on
> the computer along with a screen reader such as JAWS?
>
> Please enlighten me on how to find anything in a talking cell phone &
what I
> need to get it to allow me to use its features & directories of phone
> numbers & so forth. Thank you so much.
>
> Jan LaPrath
>
>
>
>
>
>
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