This is the most information I have found about Cell phones.

> The Fred's Head Companion
> Thursday, September 07, 2006
>
> Accessible Cell Phones for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
>
> By Michael McCarty
>
> It seems that cell phones keep getting more and more complicated. You can 
> browse the internet, take pictures, chat and check your email with your 
> cell phone. Unfortunately accessability hasn't improved with the phones.
>
> Some companies have figured out that blind people do use cell phones and 
> we want to use the same features as our sighted counterparts. Before I 
> give you a list of some accessible cell phones, let me tell you about a 
> very basic phone and phone service.
>
> Originally designed for elderly parents or grandparents to use as an 
> emergency phone, or for anyone who is technically challenged Jitterbug is 
> a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that uses the Sprint system and 
> features easy-to-use phones with operator-assisted calling and speed dial 
> set-up.
>
> Jitterbug currently features two phones made by Samsung. Both have large, 
> easy-to-read displays, loud and clear sound, and feature large, easy to 
> dial buttons with clear markings (no confusing icons). They also "play" a 
> familiar dial tone when the phone is opened to simulate a landline. One 
> phone has a standard keypad, the other has three one-touch dial keys.
>
> LINKS:
> http://www.gojitterbug.com/
> http://www.sprint.com/
>
> The ease of use makes these phones a great option for people who are blind 
> or visually impaired. A perfect peace of mind without 37 ringer choices 
> and streaming TV.
>
> Accessible Cell Phones
>
> I just stumbled onto the Fred's Head Companion page and listened to your 
> very informative tutorial. I sincerely appreciated all the info you gave 
> about what a Blog is and your discussion on RSS technology. :)
>
> I am a business banking professional and have recently lost a majority of 
> my vision. I have just received a promotion at work (I am so excited!), 
> but it will require that I am available to clients by cell phone. After 
> hearing your description of podcasting and knowing that iPods and MP3's 
> really are the best and easiest way to access the web in an audio format, 
> my question is do you know of a product that can work as a cell phone, PDA 
> and MP3 player all in one?
>
> I do have some resources for you to check out. HP is coming out with just 
> such a device this summer in the US. You use Mobile Speak Pocket for 
> access to the menus and online services. Information is available at
>
> http://www.codefactory.com.
>
> There is an email list dealing with accessible phones. Go to
>
> http://www.mosenexplosion.com
>
> for details.
>
> Thanks to special software, the Vodafone Speaking Phone reads and 
> describes the icons in the menu to the blind user. It is also capable of 
> reading text messages and allows users to compose and send their own 
> messages.
>
> Vodafone's close collaboration with the Italian Association for the Blind 
> on the Vodafone Speaking Phone project included a trial phase, and the 
> subsequent distribution of the phones to as many blind people as possible.
>
> Click here to visit the Vodafone web site:
>
> http://www.vodafone.it
>
> Nokia N91
>
> The Nokia N91 phone will probably be the one most attractive to people who 
> are blind or visually impaired, as it promises, when combined with the 
> screen reader or screen magnification software, a fully accessible 
> handheld mobile music experience. This device, combined with a screen 
> reader or screen magnifier and the DAISY book reading software from Code 
> Factory could serve many needs in one package. It could be a phone, 
> notetaker, appointment calendar, book reader, web browser, e-mail tool and 
> a music player all in one, eliminating the need to carry several devices 
> at once.
>
> The Nokia N91 features storage for up to 3000 songs, plus smartphone 
> functionality in an ultra-portable package. It is a device optimized for 
> mobile music consumption. With room for up to 3000 songs on the integrated 
> 4-gigabyte hard disk, the Nokia N91 delivers a premier music experience. 
> In addition, the industry standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack and easy 
> transfer of music files from your PC help make the Nokia N91 a connected 
> mobile jukebox.
>
> Encased in stainless steel, the Nokia N91 has dedicated music keys on its 
> face, which slide down to reveal the phone keypad. The Nokia N91 serves up 
> to 12.5 hours of sound via the included stereo headset. It supports a wide 
> range of digital music formats including MP3, M4A, AAC and WMA. The phone 
> also contains a 2 megapixel camera for print-quality photos, email 
> support, a full web browser and video sharing. The N91 is expected to 
> become commercially available worldwide by the end of this year.
>
> For more information on the Nokia N91, click this link to visit the Nokia 
> home page:
>
> http://www.nokia.com.
>
> Another choice for the PDA functions is the forthcoming E61 which is 
> business oriented with Blackberry and Office applications. More important 
> to blind users, it doesn't have a camera, which can lower the price. There 
> are no multimedia keys like the N91, nor such an interesting storing 
> capabilities, but you can use a 2GB MiniSD memory card.
>
> BlindSea is a site containing, among other things, information about 
> third-party programs for use on Series 60 cell phones. the programs, many 
> of which have free demos or are free, have been found to mainly work with 
> the Talks program, and many would presumably work with Mobile Speak.
>
> Click this link to visit
>
> http://www.blindsea.com.
>
> Nuance TALKS
>
> Nuance TALKS software converts the display text of a cellular handset into 
> highly intelligible speech, making the device completely accessible for 
> blind and visually impaired people. Nuance TALKS runs on Symbian-powered 
> mobile phones to speech-enable contact names, callerID, text messages, 
> help files and other screen content.
>
> With Nuance TALKS you can:
>
> Know that you have email ... and hear it!
> Write and listen to text messages or instant messages
> Hear caller id information
> Know that email or text messages have arrived
> Listen to your email
> Add contacts and dial from your directory
> Use the calculator, calendar and alarm clock
> Know how much battery life remains and your phone's signal strength
> Edit your phones profiles
>
> Nuance TALKS runs in the background of a Symbian-powered mobile phone. The 
> software currently works with the Nokia 3230, 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 
> 6260, 6600, 6620, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681, 6682, or the N-Gage phones as 
> well as the Siemens SX1, and the Samsung SGH-D730.
>
> Click this link to visit Nuance's website for the complete list of 
> compatible phones, this list is current as of April 2006.
>
> http://www.nuance.com/talks/phones.asp
>
> Click this link for more information about Nuance TALKS from the Nuance 
> website.
>
> http://www.nuance.com/talks/
>
> Nuance TALKS can be purchased from the Sendero Online Store.
>
> http://www.senderogroup.com/shoptalks.htm
>
> posted by Michael McCarty at 2:52 PM
>
>
> http://fredsheadcompanion.blogspot.com/2006/09/accessible-cell-phones-for-people-who.html
>
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