date:20210503

Re: In need of assistance

2021-05-03 Thread Donna Casteen

Kait, you are a granddaughter to be admired & treasured. I want to share my 
story with you. I lost my vision at age 45 following surgery. Being thrown into 
blindness was difficult to accept & have to deal with, everything was abruptly 
taken away, my independence, pride, self confidence, interests/hobbies, the 
beauty of nature, the smiles on the faces of family & friends…Everything! I 
spent 3 years cycling through the first 4 stages of grief, denial, anger, 
bargaining & depression, before finally reaching the fifth & final stage, 
acceptance. When “I” felt that “I” was close to putting a stage of grief behind 
me & move on to the next stage, someone in my life would say or do something 
that would set me back. Even though their comments or actions were said & done 
with the best intentions & my well being in mind- I saw the actions as them 
rushing me to heal, while showing me that they did not have confidence in my 
ability to find “My” own way to do things that would work for “Me.” Like you, 
my best friend of 30+ years & my parents felt that it was very important for me 
to learn to use a smartphone so that they could keep in contact with me & they 
thought that a smartphone would aid in my independence. Learning to use a 
smartphone was at the bottom of my “New Normal” bucket list, especially when my 
flip phone was still usable & would solve  their problem of them needing to be 
in constant contact with me, because of their worries of me being alone. 
Labeling the microwave, stove, washer, dryer, helping to organize the kitchen 
food pantry, the refrigerator, the cleaning & personal care items was what I 
needed & wanted the most. Things that would give me a sense of independence & 
the feeling of accomplishment when I was able to prepare my own food, take care 
of my personal needs & clean my own house. Why not use a dot of puff paint to 
mark the answer call & some of the numbers on the dial pad on her flip phone? 
get her an AlexaShow  & setup contacts & Alexa calling. The AlexaShow is 
simpler to teach, easier to learn to use, being that it works by voice commands 
& can do almost everything that her having a smartphone can do. She can make & 
accept calls, send text messages, listen to music & books, play games & have 
items identified for her. Leave the smartphone with voiceover on with her. Show 
her how to turn the phone on & how to charge the phone. Encourage her to 
explore the phone alone, let her interest & curiosity guide her, not what you 
think that she needs to learn.  Be supportive by letting her try to do things 
on her own before you offer suggestions, advice or guidance, but do not step in 
& complete a task for her, unless she agrees to let you do so. I do not accept 
change well. I am stubborn & my pride & self independence sometimes gets in the 
way of me asking for help. Once my family & friends stepped back & let me take 
the lead in showing what my abilities were, it made their wanting to step in & 
help easier for me to accept. Feeling helpless & useless to oneself & to others 
is a very dark & lonely place to be.Don’t forget that your Grandma needs her 
own sunshine.

Donna

My Gran is not a very receptive person, she never was but I respect that and 
understand why.  At this time we are not set up as maybe you may be and I wish 
not to leave her alone without some form of assistance should she need help 
when I am not home.  I pay for help at the moment but that will only be for a 
short time.  All things are not in place at this time and I feel more secure  
knowing she can reach me. Please understand, I am pressured to have some form 
of continuity and safety and having a phone would be number one priority.  I am 
reaching out to this community for any form of help it may offer.  I hope this 
explanation will help?
> thank you ,
> kait
>  
> On Mon, May 3, 2021 at 1:50 PM Star Gazer  wrote:
> May I ask why? If she’s happy without a phone, she doesn’t need to use one.
> If she wants BARD books she can get them on cartridges and NLS provides 
> players so no need for a phone.
> What all does she want to do with the phone that can’t be accomplished by 
> other means?
> Would an Alexa be easier for her?
>  
> I think I’m stuck on what you want, what your grandma wants and why the phone 
> is so important?
>  
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>  
> From: Kait Forbes
> Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 1:33 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: In need of assistance
>  
> Everything is completely new to her, yes.  And me as well as it pertains to 
> the blind community.  As far as I am aware, computers are not her thing.  She 
> is  aware of them but through me only.  I have never been in this position to 
> teach anyone anything but I am not afraid of constructive criticism and hard 
> work.  She will be a challenge that is for sure.  We are starting from 
> scratch and she refuses at this point to let someone help her.  I know this 
> is her denial stage but if I can

Sleep Number Bed App

2021-05-03 Thread Carla

I'm getting a new Sleep Number bed and it has the app on the iPhone.  Does
anyone have this and if so is it totally accessible?  Thanks for any info.
 
Carla
 

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Re: Bose frames

2021-05-03 Thread Yohandy


Hey there all,

Any idea if these glasses support Microsoft Soundscape? I think the old 
model did, that's what I read anyway, but not sure about these new sport 
ones. apparently it uses their accelerometers and such to pinpoint 
things, which sounds super cool. I was thinking of picking up a pair. 
thanks in advance for any help!




On 5/3/2021 3:35 PM, rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote:

I have to Bose Frames Tempo and I purchased them on Amazon for $249. There are 
other models but the Tempo has the longest battery life at 8 hours whereas the 
others have 6.





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Casey 
Wollner
Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 7:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bose frames

Hi witch Bose frames do you have and where can you purchase them?
And about how much do they cost?

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Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Bose frames

Hi. Afte4r trying a few different Bluetooth glasses and open ear type headsets 
I finally decided on the Bose Frames Tempo. They are a wrap around style set of 
sun glasses with awesome battery life compared to some of the others and the 
sound is decent given the size of its speakers. I wear them every day and use 
them for listening to podcasts or audio books and they also work great for 
making and answering phone calls. They are expensive but work the best for me.

My next favorite are the AfterShokz AeroPex but don't care for the way that AfterShokz 
headphones  work with Siri because you have say "hey Siri" when issuing a Siri 
command via its multifunction button which is totally unnecessary with other brands.



Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Andrew 
J. LaPointe
Sent: Saturday, May 1, 2021 5:40 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Bose frames

Hello All, can I ask for your opinions on the Bose Frames that will not block 
my hearing during my walks?  I believe that there is another headset by Bose do 
not cover your ears also.  I need something that sounds great so I can use 
Goodmaps and soundscape and some other apps.  What I am doing now is, I have my 
I Phone in my backpack on the strap.  It works well but, I would like to have a 
bit more privacy but at the same time have total ability of hearing traffic and 
other sounds around me.  Although I mentioned Bose, it doesn't need to be.  I 
just want a quality piece of equipment that will be comfortable and sounds 
great and looks good.  Thanks so much for your time and any suggestions.  Andy 
and Leroy

Andrew J. LaPointe, President
Friends of the Salem Council on Aging
34 Raymond Ave.
Salem, MA. 01970
Home: 978-745-4289 cell: 978-578-0185

Editor, Commission Commuter Update and the Safe Disabled Traveler Notebook 
Talking Information Center


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Closing Facebook mobile browser

2021-05-03 Thread 'Louana Sterling' via VIPhone

Hi all hope this is the right place to ask my question... When on fb and I 
click on some links that takes me to utube I can’t close out and go back to 
fb...  When I click on close it takes me to a page that says I am using fb 
mobile browser... Does any one know how to close it or get rid of the fb mobile 
browser??? Thanks for any help you can give with this problem... It started 
after updating fb last week...

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Re: Setting up Hey Siri

2021-05-03 Thread Kait Forbes

Thank you to everyone that has replied to the email.  I have a lot to read
through here and have a lot of information.  The person that sent me the
disability line number, that was a stroke of business.  The PDF of
information was nice too.  The personal replies.  But most of all, the
amount of replies,  this is a great start and really most appreciated.
Just needed to let you all know that.  You can't know what this means to
me. so.
Thank you
Kait

On Mon, May 3, 2021 at 7:20 PM Mr. Ed  wrote:

> Hi Richard,
>
> You are right as I forgot about that part when I wrote those instructions.
> I was just trying to write some basic instructions for when she turns on
> VO. It been so long since I have setup the voice for Hey Siri it didn’t
> enter my mind.
>
> Mr. Ed
>
>
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> *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Richard Turner
> *Sent:* Monday, May 03, 2021 1:53 PM
> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* Setting up Hey Siri
>
>
>
> You cannot setup Hey Siri without going through the steps of training her
> to your voice, or at least a voice.
>
> I just tried it on a phone that had no Siri history.
>
>
>
> You can turn on using Siri with the Home Button, but whether you do that
> or not, if you try to turn on Listen for Hey Siri, and do not go through
> the training steps, it stays turned off.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Richard
>
> "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but
> what they become by it."
>
> - John Ruskin, 1819-1900
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> Web site: www.turner42.com
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While you have spoken truth, please be aware that Kate is asking for help, not criticism. I’m sure she knows this list can’t give her a magic formula. I admire her for being brave and trying. We have to remember we all come from different backgrounds and experiences. Personally, I can ask some pretty annoying questions, because I’m not a great I-Phone user. I’m not nearly as advanced as most of you. But I ask so I can learn. And I’m better than I was last year. Cheerfully,Shirley Tracy From: Star GazerSent: Monday, May 3, 2021 3:13 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: In need of assistance There is a phone called the Lively Flip that may be more useful then an Iphone. I see their ads when I’m watching Judge Judy and some of the old shows on Me Tv. That may be more your grandma’s speed (and maybe yours too) then an Iphone. Remember, and a lot of people make this mistake, just because something is designed with blindness in mind, doesn’t mean it is inherently easy to use, sometimes just the opposite can happen. If your grandma wanted to learn an Iphone, then it is set up so that she could do that, but if she doesn’t, and you yourself don’t use one, I don’t know why this idea is so stuck in your head. This community can’t make you or your grandma want to use an Iphone, it can’t make its inherent nature into something you or she will find enjoyable. What we could do is tell you how your grandma can download audio books or tell you how to download audio books for her. We can tell her how to send a picture to the grandkids. We can tell her/you how to save a picture the grandkids sent her. We can tell her/you how to text. We can’t make her do any of these things. Given what you’ve said, I’d look at the Lively Flip which seems like it may come with some other services you guys may find useful. Please understand again just because grandma can’t see doesn’t mean this list can hit a magic button and make her the best and most willing iPhone user on the planet. We can’t do this for anybody. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Kait ForbesSent: Monday, May 3, 2021 2:07 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: In need of assistance My Gran is not a very receptive person, she never was but I respect that and understand why. At this time we are not set up as maybe you may be and I wish not to leave her alone without some form of assistance should she need help when I am not home. I pay for help at the moment but that will only be for a short time. All things are not in place at this time and I feel more secure knowing she can reach me. Please understand, I am pressured to have some form of continuity and safety and having a phone would be number one priority. I am reaching out to this community for any form of help it may offer. I hope this explanation will help?thank you ,kait On Mon, May 3, 2021 at 1:50 PM Star Gazer wrote:May I ask why? If she’s happy without a phone, she doesn’t need to use one. If she wants BARD books she can get them on cartridges and NLS provides players so no need for a phone. What all does she want to do with the phone that can’t be accomplished by other means? Would an Alexa be easier for her? I think I’m stuck on what you want, what your grandma wants and why the phone is so important? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Kait ForbesSent: Monday, May 3, 2021 1:33 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: In need of assistance Everything is completely new to her, yes. And me as well as it pertains to the blind community. As far as I am aware, computers are not her thing. She is aware of them but through me only. I have never been in this position to teach anyone anything but I am not afraid of constructive criticism and hard work. She will be a challenge that is for sure. We are starting from scratch and she refuses at this point to let someone help her. I know this is her denial stage but if I can get her to just pick up the darn phone it's a start. On Mon, May 3, 2021 at 10:40 AM Sieghard Weitzel wrote:Are you sighted trying to help your almost blind Grandmother and what is your Grandmother's ability when it comes to technology?Has she been using a smartphone and computers when she could still see and has an understanding abut basic concepts or would it be completely new to her? Knowing this would probably help a lot when somebody tried to help out. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kait ForbesSent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 8:37 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: In need of assistance Good morning everyone, Okay, Let me give you a bit of background. I Care for my Grandmother, she is my mom. With recent illness she is now almost totally blind. I need to Help her get some kind of handle on things so I am starting with her phone. I need help and I am told this is one of the groups that can do this for us. With your help I too will have the knowledge to assist her. I bought her

RE: Setting up Hey Siri

2021-05-03 Thread Mr. Ed

Hi Richard,

You are right as I forgot about that part when I wrote those instructions. I 
was just trying to write some basic instructions for when she turns on VO. It 
been so long since I have setup the voice for Hey Siri it didn’t enter my mind.

Mr. Ed

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2021 1:53 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Setting up Hey Siri

 

You cannot setup Hey Siri without going through the steps of training her to 
your voice, or at least a voice.

I just tried it on a phone that had no Siri history.

 

You can turn on using Siri with the Home Button, but whether you do that or 
not, if you try to turn on Listen for Hey Siri, and do not go through the 
training steps, it stays turned off.

 

 

 

 

Richard

"The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what 
they become by it."

- John Ruskin, 1819-1900

 

Web site: www.turner42.com

 

 

 

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