Touchscreens have existed since 2007 at least. On 27 Jun 2013, at 05:24 PM, Eugenia Firth <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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. > 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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