John,
I thought the same thing about touch screens. Then I got the iPod on
loan and played with it. Being also hearing impaired, its not as
seamless bit I think with regular use it will become second nature. And
to think that the phone then becomes 100% accessible with VoiceOver
turned on.
My priior cell phone also started breaking down and I just carried it
around hoping I would not have to depend on it. LOL
There are also ham radio related apps for the i devices tho I dont know
if any are that useful.
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On 7/11/2012 11:18 AM, John Miller wrote:
> That I don't know, my current carrier doesn't have the IPhone and I'm not
> sure I'd ever want one if it did since I'd never get the hang of the touch
> screen. I was just mentioning it probably has vibrate. I have had some
> phones where it wasn't worth anything and others like what I have now where
> it's pretty good but that's the only thing good on the phone I have now and
> it's starting to fall apart which isn't very good,I'm just hoping it lasts
> the rest of my wife's contract for the second line then I may look in to
> changing carriers.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:35 PM
> Subject: Re: iPhone and emergency response
>
>
>> Yes my current phone has vibrate mode bit its so wimpy, I can barely
>> feel it even when I hold the phone. Is the iPhone stronger in that
> respect?
>>
>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>> Why do Jewish divorces cost so much?
>> They're worth it.
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>> On 7/11/2012 6:05 AM, John Miller wrote:
>>> Most cell phones will vibrate too if that might help you, I have all
>>> emergency alerts texted to me in case I'm not near my radios and my
> phone
>>> sounds and vibrates.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:24 AM
>>> Subject: iPhone and emergency response
>>>
>>>
>>>> Howdy everyone,
>>>> After our club meeting tonight, I want to work out the best way to stay
>>>> connected.
>>>>
>>>> Being deafblind, I need to find a method where I can be alerted when
>>>> emergencies arise here. Here are a couple scenarios that some of you
>>>> might relate to.
>>>>
>>>> One, I have a cochlear implant in one ear, other ear is deaf. I have an
>>>> alerting system that tells me when doorbell is pushed or landline phone
>>>> rings. I ignore the landline phoine when in bed. We talked about
> perhaps
>>>> using a radio dedicated to our selected emergency channel and in my
>>>> case, perhaps rig a bed shaker to it. That way I have no doubt I want
> to
>>>> get up and respond. Any other possible ideas?
>>>>
>>>> Second, when I am up and about, I want a way to receive particular
>>>> alerts. Cell phones can receive text messages. If I had an iPhone
> (which
>>>> I am considering) would it be possible to have text alerts ring? I am
>>>> not sure how this works on those phones since I dont ahve one yet. But
> I
>>>> need a way to know when an alert comes in from the county. One can
>>>> assign special ringtones to contacts. Can this be done for incoming
> text
>>>> messages? Does this make sense?
>>>>
>>>> I realize there is no perfect solution that will work all the time.
>>>> Most of the time would be acceptable. Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>>>> JAWDIP
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