of course it was a challenge at first. but honestly, how long was it before
you were using the iPhone like an old pro? that's all I'm getting at,
someone said it perfectly, I think it was Gigi, realize that tens of
thousands of other blind people are using the iPhone everyday, therefore so
can you. Unless you want to hold to the ridiculous notion that you are
somehow different or less capable than everyone else. And if you do, exactly
how do you know that? Answer: you don't!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kerri" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: i phone discussion
Phil, allow me to level with you. To you and many of us, it is *not a big
deal. But do you recall what it was like when you commenced with the phone?
For me at least, having never even touched a flat screen it was brutal. Yes
I got through it but I refuse to sit here and say that it is not a big deal
for to you what is big is not to the next person.
On 2013-06-27, at 8:22 AM, "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
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