Hi guys Touch screens is a new concept for blind users, as we all know. Back in 2010, I thought this was impossible for us. The folks at Apple proved me wrong. I think a lot of us cannot even imagine how we can do it. My mother sees me do it, and she can't believe it. So, I think it's something you have to try for yourself to see how it can work. Also, when the going gets tough in the beginning, you have to keep telling yourself that other blind people have done it, therefore soak in you. That's what kept me going during the first three hours that I spent with the screen. After that, I was fine. But I know a blind gal who didn't do well with her iPhone until she got a braille display, and now she adores her iPhone. I think that got her started, and I believe she can now use her touchscreen to. Regards, Gigi
Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2013, at 10:25 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu <[email protected]> wrote: > I hope you don't mind me saying so but everyone is different regarding touch > screens. When I gave a demo of a touch screen at an exhibition, Even though > it was not an I phone as at that time the Iphone did not exist, people were > frightened. > > On 27 Jun 2013, at 04:22 PM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I don't know what all the fuss is about. dialing a number with the onscreen >> keyboard is one of the easiest things to do. If you set typing mode to >> "touch", its even easier. >> >> I've never needed to use the headset, just adjust the volume as needed for >> the environment. >> >> When I first went to the iPhone from a Nokia using Talkx, I too was worried >> about not being able to make a call under pressure or when I really needed >> to do so. So, My first priority was to master the phone app, then move on to >> other less important functions. Within a week I was using the iPhone like an >> old hand, and I'm nothing special believe me. It's mostly the fear of change >> and a new way of doing things that seems to get in newcomer's way. >> Jump in with both feet and you'll be handling the phone like an old hand in >> no time. >> The iPhone will unlock unimaginable vistas in accessibility for you if you >> keep an open mind and have a willingness to try new things. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisette Wesseling" >> <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 12:17 AM >> Subject: Re: i phone discussion >> >> >> Hi, >> Making calls on the iPhone is significantly easier when using a headset. It >> is then possible to use the on screen keypad to type numbers. >> >> Lisette >> >> On 27/06/2013, at 10:01 AM, jean parker <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Karen and all: >>> >>> For the possible benefit of anyone thinking about switching to the i phone, >>> I am happy to explain my experience. >>> I purchased my i phone in mid April but did not change my mobile provider >>> until early May. I did this so that I could become used to how the i phone >>> functioned and using the touch screen before vital transactions depended on >>> my ability to use the phone. I am very glad I did this. >>> >>> Another thing that has helped is a screen protector with raised dots sold >>> by Speed Dots. I know there are some who assert this should not be >>> necessary however, I believe we should use what makes sense for us as >>> individuals. I find that it provides landmarks for orientation on the >>> screen. >>> >>> I have been told that one must have access to the internet in order for >>> siri to work. Perhaps someone on the list can confirm this? If this is >>> the case, then utilizing siri for making calls etc would work as long as an >>> internet connection is available. This might not be a problem for many but >>> for me, it is necessary that I know how to manage without siri as well as >>> with it. >>> >>> I have gotten pretty good at using my i phone and while I still find making >>> calls involving many number sequences problematic at times, it is offset by >>> the other things the i phone does well. I don't know how to input menu >>> sequences such as those described by someone earlier. Perhaps you could >>> give us the steps to do this? >>> >>> Finally, as a new user I am happy to answer any questions about the >>> learning curve, at least from my perspective. >>> Jean >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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