Hi Listers, I have a Cricket phone. It is not the best phone for many poorly 
sighted, but it works very well for "Dummys". 1. The monthly charge is about 
$35.00 monthly. That covers 7/24, flat , nation widerate. No ups. You can 
add answering message and call back messages, It must be pre-programmed  at 
local factory office. You may need sighted help from a knowledgable persom 
to uo use the voice command system. I cannot use the window on the phone; so 
I have a separate phone list that I can read under the CCTV. It takes a bit 
of practice to say the required number you want. It is great for things like 
call: say, "Call Taxi", "Call Bus", for scheduling, etc. Since the 
programmed must be intered with the phone's key pad, make your voice 
commands as short as possible. DoNOT EXSPECT THE TINY INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO 
BE OF ANY HELP WHAT SO EVER! Even my sighted helpers had to go to the main 
office for knowledgable assistance. They sell the "Samsung" phone to use 
their system. Ilive in San Diego, so it was easy for me to use the factory 
store. Other Cricket did not have clerks trained in this type of use.
This phome will only transmit or receive at the same time. So tell your 
callers that they cannot talk at the same time you are speaking. It is NOT a 
land line.
Besure to look for special discounts before you buy. It is nice to know I 
will not receive a whopping phone bill.
Note: I put my land line phone number and the Cricket phone number under 
clear wraping tape on the back side of my phone. Guess What! It fell out of 
the caring case, unnoticed by me, and two days later the finder of my 
precious  pre-programmed phone was hand carried to my home.
At 89 years of age the only degree I have been able to receive is-
PhD, Dummbie, Cum-Laudi,
Gordon Wahl

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From: "Sylvia Munoz" <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi Susie,

At the agency where I work, we recommend cell phones from Jitterbug. For
more info go to:

http://www.cordlessworkz.com/jitterbug-phone.aspx?gclid=CJv__q3Rh6UCFRxqgwod
TBJYOQ

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Sylvia Munoz

408.295.4016, Ext. 212

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Resending this, I think it may not have gone out...

Julie Adkins, MA, CVRT
Julie Adkins, MA, CVRT
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Metrolina Association for the Blind
704 Louise Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
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-----Original Message-----
From: Julie Adkins [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 9:24 AM
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Subject: RE: [VICUG-L] Cell Phone

I also use this approach (start with what carrier they want to use, because
not everyone wants to use Verizon since they are expensive).  Find out which
phone that carrier has that has been made for senior citizens.  Also ask if
any of the phones have voice dial capability (where he can say "call Joe
Blow" and it calls Joe Blow).  You would just have to enter his contacts for
him.

Julie Adkins, MA, CVRT
Julie Adkins, MA, CVRT
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Metrolina Association for the Blind
704 Louise Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-887-5121
www.mabnc.org

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Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] Cell Phone

Hi Susie

Does your father want a family plan with specific people and a specific
carrier?  If so, one option is to walk into retail outlets and make
your needs known and see what they have to offer. I favor this approach
because if the company wants my money, they have some obligation to
attend to my needs. Why should I do the work they get paid to do?

I have the Samsung knack through Verizon; It has some keys that are
raised alternating with some that are indented. I like that. There are
some things I wish had speech options and I don't use all it features
but...
DoreneC
Seattle WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Susie Putman <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:12 pm
Subject: [VICUG-L] Cell Phone

Hello,

My father is visually impaired and needs a cell phone with slightly
raised keys. He had one but it broke.

Thank you very much.

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