Thanks for all the responses - looks like using an ATA and analog phone
is the best way to go. Obviously they won't have the same functionality,
although a great idea from Terry regarding call screening.
Martin
Terry D. Cudney wrote:
Hello Martin,
CNIB has high-contrast, large button/number analog phones. Go to
CNIB.ca. They have an online catalog.
I was visually impaired for many years and can say that high contrast
is just as important as the size of the labels. I have been totally blind for
the last six years. I am also a member of CNIB, and find that most of their
products are over-priced for what they are. However, if you find what you
want... To my knowledge they do not have any kind of SIP phones. If they do,
please let me know.
I am currently using two SIP phones, both Aastra, a 9133i and a 480ict. The
normal numeric keypad is standard on all phones, with a raised dot on the number
"5" button. I have no trouble using these phones simply by touch... I'm sure
I'm missing some of the nice features of these phones, but gradually you get familiar
withthe other keys/features.
Being visually impaired, one cannot read a displayed CallerID. I've gotten around
this by using the call screening options of the "Dial" application in asterisk
1.4.xx. The caller must say who they are before I pick up the phone, on the first call.
Thereafter, asterisk has a recording of their self-identification associated with their
callerID, so they don't have to say their name again after the first call.
HTH,
--terry
On Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 11:55:56PM -0700, Martin Glazer wrote:
Hi All,
I'm looking for a recommendation - one of my clients is very sight
impaired (legally blind) and they have a very hard time seeing the keys
on their current SIP phone. He has tried the Snom 360, Aastra 9133i and
Aastra 57i.
The screen is unimportant, rather it is the numbers on the keys that
make the difference. Ideally he would like one of those large old analog
phones with the huge buttons, but that will entail additional analog
ports, etc.
I think it may be related to the contrast as well. Most IP phones I've
looked at are black and have the white/greyish numbering on the buttons.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a SIP phone to use in this
situation?
Thanks
Martin
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