RE: wanting to create a list of accessible banking/credit union apps

2018-03-14 Thread Tom Rash
Would you mind sharing that list with me. I am in communication with my credit union as well, related to accessibility issues. Thanks. From: 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread kelby carlson
I unfortunately haven't had much luck getting Seeing AI to read medication bottles, although it can usually get some of the text on the outside. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 8:41 AM, Tony wrote: > > Many pharmacies are using Script Talk labels. They have a RFID

Reading Bar Codes on Bottles

2018-03-14 Thread kelby carlson
Does anyone have strategies for reading bar codes on very small bottles, for example medication? Seeing AI seems to have a very hard time narrowing in on them. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or

RE: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Tony
Many pharmacies are using Script Talk labels. They have a RFID chip and use a small reader. It will tell you every thing that is on the label. There is no charge for the labels or the reader. There are one or two other talking label system in use by some pharmacies but Script Talk seems to

Re: wanting to create a list of accessible banking/credit union apps

2018-03-14 Thread Bill Gallik
I have several banking and online payment apps on my iPhone 6. These are: BMO-Harris - BMO-Harris Bank has developed an extremely VO accessible app and I think this would be an excellent example for others to follow. Chase - provided by J.P. Morgan/Chase Bank and is quite accessible. SmartHub

Re: Reading Bar Codes on Bottles

2018-03-14 Thread Kliphton Miller
I know invasion America has a bar code reader just for this purpose, but your state farmacys have to be on board. And the bar code reader for medication is free. > On Mar 14, 2018, at 8:22 AM, kelby carlson wrote: > > Does anyone have strategies for reading bar codes

An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Terri Stimmel
Hello everyone, I was wondering, is there an App out there that can easily read description bottles? If so, how easy is it to work, if you are not very good at all with using the camera? Thank you, Terri -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Lynda Ingraham
I believe I mentioned that in my first email. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Only if you use their mail order service. > They have no pharmacies anywhere near where I live. > Richard > > > > > > “The secret

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Jed Barton
This would be helpful as well. I'd like this info on how to be able to read it. On 3/14/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > I believe I mentioned that in my first email. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 14, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Richard Turner >>

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Kelby Carlson
I can get it to read larger products--but only sometimes. On 3/14/2018 12:56 PM, Andrew J. LaPointe wrote:    I have the same problem with seeing ai.. -Original Message- From: kelby carlson Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: An App to

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
The reading device is only available thru the company and you can sign up over the phone in Conn. Walgreens also has this.. I use digit eyes and does a great job. You can record information you need...of course you all probably already know this. Andy and Shubert From: Richard Turner

Re: Kindle app - skipping forward big chunks

2018-03-14 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, Follow the Navigation Drawer link in the book's menu. There's a heading called Table of Contents, and the chapters are listed below that. Double-tap the chapter you want to go to. Best, Anna > On Mar 14, 2018, at 11:06 AM, R Van Lant wrote: > > I occasionally fall

Re: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread Lynda Ingraham
That would be a great feature. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 12:27 PM, Terrie Terlau wrote: > > Hi, > I think such a feature would be very useful and would support you in > advocating for it. > Best, > Terrie Terlau > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
I have the same problem with seeing ai.. -Original Message- From: kelby carlson Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 10:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: An App to read medication bottles? Seeing AI appears to try to recognize medication, but it will only get up to the

Re: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
If you select latest, it will organize your books by today, yesterday, one week or more ago, etc. Not a bad way to go when reading in a few books at a time. Searching the Wish list would be nice, but you can also use the table index to jump by 10 titles or so at a time. Richard “The secret

Re: bluetooth keyboard for iphone ios10 and above

2018-03-14 Thread Arlene
What are some of the best bluetooth keyboards? I called walmart tonight to see what they had and they had their brand, they had about 4 models of logitech, and a few made by blackwell. Some of those keyboards had the number keypad. I don't know if the model of the phone matters but we have the

Re: BlindSquare vs. Nearby Explorer

2018-03-14 Thread Kelly Pierce
The downside with Nearby Explorer is how NavTeq creates pedestrian routs in big cities. Seeing Eye GPS had this same issue before it switched to Google Maps. Navteq makes complicated routes with many turns, likely maximizing the fewest number of steps in a route. By contrast, Apple Maps or Google

RE: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Are any canadian pharmacies like Shopper's Drug Mart or Pharmasave participating in this program? Thanks, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Amanda Wonkovich-Tolson Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 4:34 PM To: VIPhone

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Roger Frischenmeyer
I would definitely be interested in being a tester if I can find a pharmacy around here that provides this service. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Amanda Wonkovich-Tolson > wrote: > > Hi All! > Amanda Tolson here from En-Vision America the makers

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Amanda Wonkovich-Tolson
Hi All! Amanda Tolson here from En-Vision America the makers of ScripTalk talking prescription reader. Great news, we are currently beta testing our new IOS ScripTalk App. It does still require using a participating pharmacy that provides the RFID labels, but the number of participating

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread pegkane52
Hi, I would be interested in being a beta tester for your new script talk for iOS I am currently running an iOS 7. New line please contact me if you can use another beta tester. Peggy Kane I’m sorry, I am using an iPhone 7 with the latest update. Thanks. Peggy Kane Peggy Sent from my IPhone.

Re: Book share an voice dream reader

2018-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
Are you downloading from within Voice Dream reader? You just want daisy. Audio will be an mp3 that is done with their synthesizer, which I do not find very good. BRF, is just for braille displays. You can pick any iOS voice, or purchase any number of other voices. Open Voice Dream, select

bluetooth keyboard for iphone ios10 and above

2018-03-14 Thread Joe Paton
Good evening, looking for a sturdy, folding keyboard to use with my Iphone 6s. I would like keys of a good size for fairly fat fingers, reasonable battery life, utilizing the apple keyboard layout. I hope I have described these requirements accurately. Logitech, Icon-x are but two

Re: bluetooth keyboard for iphone ios10 and above

2018-03-14 Thread Michael Irons
You could try the folder zag pocket Bluetooth keyboards. I got mine through the Verizon phone store. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 6:04 PM, Joe Paton wrote: > > > Good evening, > > looking for a sturdy, folding keyboard to use with my Iphone 6s. > > I

Re: Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread John Panarese
OK. I see that. That is very odd. I wonder if it's the design of the site or some kind of coding being used. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Re: Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread John Panarese
On my iPhone 8 using iOS 11.26 on the AT network, I see one candle option with two different scents if I click on the .JPG image. I think there is are two prices shown. Is that what I'm supposed to be seeing? Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email,

Re: Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread Dana Leet
Hello there, well I am not sure as to what they did, but they change the whole site recently. It works fine in Google Chrome. I would’ve never known and less I talked to the Apple representative that he said that menu was buried in there so that we can actually access all the products If you

Re: Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread John Panarese
It works fine on the Mac with both Safari and Firefox, in case you are curious. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE

Re: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread Matthew Bullis
This feature kind of already exists. If you'll go to the bookshelf tab, then choose latest, you'll be able to choose from the latest books you've listened to. Matthew On 3/14/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > That would be a great feature. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar

Re: Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread Dana Leet
Thank you so much for your response. I actually called Apple support again and what they have told me today is that there is a menu that is not coming up. If we click on the/in front of all the products then the menu will come up so we can choose all of the products that we want to purchase

RE: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Tony
I had nothing but problems with CareMark when my wife got her chemo from them a couple of years ago. CVS was OK but when they combined the bottom fell out of services. They didn’t have anyone to talk to evenings or weekends and it took days to get a return call. Tony From:

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Lynda Ingraham
I believe that CVS Caremark is available everywhere. It depends on whether your health insurance covers it. They are nationwide distributor of medications. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 9:33 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > That is good to know, but

Re: wanting to create a list of accessible banking/credit union apps

2018-03-14 Thread B. J. Maynard
hi, The regions bank ap is accessable as well It's the only one I use that people have not mentioned before. - Original Message - From: 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 2:01 PM Subject: wanting to create a

Kindle app - skipping forward big chunks

2018-03-14 Thread R Van Lant
I occasionally fall asleep while reading a book in the Kindle app. I can't figure out how to navigate back by bigger chunks. In the book menu, I can see the percentage and page number for where I am, but haven't found a gesture that lets me move back by increments. So far, I've just gone

BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread R Van Lant
Hi, I have quite a list of books in my BARD audio books list. At any time, I have a couple that I'm toggling between - one that I'm reading with my kids and one that is my personal choice, and maybe a cookbook. I'm really wishing there was some sort of Favorites list of such that would allow

RE: wanting to create a list of accessible banking/credit union apps

2018-03-14 Thread R Van Lant
I echo that the Bank of America app is accessible. Unfortunately, the new KeyBank app has issues and I’m working with them to try to get focus on this. It may be helpful to know that the las time I detailed out the accessibility issues on Key’s old app and talked to the tech guy oversseing

RE: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread Terrie Terlau
Hi, I think such a feature would be very useful and would support you in advocating for it. Best, Terrie Terlau From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of R Van Lant Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: BARD app

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Lynda Ingraham
Hi Terry and all, I just wanted to let everyone know that CVS Caremark, a mail order prescription company will braille your prescription bottles at no extra cost. Additionally, they will send the insert information about the particular drug in braille. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018,

RE: Direct TV Now App

2018-03-14 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
I haven't found any yet. Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 12:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Direct TV Now App

Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread Dana
Hi everyone. I am not trying to sell anything, but I am having a real problem with the website that I do use as a consultant to sell things and I wondered if some of you could test this for me. When I go to the website just so you know the first page comes up and it works perfectly you have to

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
That is good to know, but that pharmacy isn't available everywhere. I just tried the three medication bar code apps in the app store, but none of them seemed to work, even for my sighted wife. So, I wrote to Seeing AI to ask if they could add a medication database to their product channel. I do

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread kelby carlson
Seeing AI appears to try to recognize medication, but it will only get up to the really fast beeps and no farther no matter what I do. So I'm not sure if it's Seeing AI or my lack of skill with a camera. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 10:32 AM, Jed Barton wrote:

RE: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Richard Turner
Only if you use their mail order service. They have no pharmacies anywhere near where I live. Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Reading Bar Codes on Bottles

2018-03-14 Thread llumpkin
Envision's script talk uses RFID tags. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kliphton Miller Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:25 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Reading Bar Codes on Bottles I know invasion America has a

Re: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread englishrider91
Oh, my God, yes! That feature would definitely be an absolute lifesaver? I have an utterly enormous wishlist, and being able to search for books on it would be incredibly useful! Also, I'd like to be able to search all items, Braille or audio books, Braille or audio magazines, or music-related

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Caitlyn Furness
So, this store isn’t available for those of us who live outside the United States. Caitlyn > On Mar 14, 2018, at 10:10 AM, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > > I believe that CVS Caremark is available everywhere. It depends on whether > your health insurance covers it. They

Re: An App to read medication bottles?

2018-03-14 Thread Lynda Ingraham
Hi Tony, I agree there are times when there are problems that exist. I switch to them when the local pharmacy decided it was A-OK to lose controlled substances and not report it to anybody. So we have worked with CVS/caremark for about a year and a half now and things of been going much

Re: BARD app - would this feature be helpful to others?

2018-03-14 Thread Wayne Merritt
If you're looking for great features to add, how about the ability to search within your wish list for a book, rather than going down screen by screen looking for it. If you have a small wish list then going by screen isn't a big deal, but I've got over 200 books, and growing, on my wish list, and

Re: Please help with website if possible

2018-03-14 Thread Donna
Hi If you tap on the jpeg that is below your introduction it should take you to your list of products. When I tapped on the jpeg at the top of the page I got the same results as you. Donna > > Hi everyone. I am not trying to sell anything, but I am having a real problem > with the website

Graphene could charge your phone in 7 seconds, CNET

2018-03-14 Thread M. Taylor
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Book share an voice dream reader

2018-03-14 Thread Deidre Muccio
I hope this is not a completely idiotic question and something I should long to go have understood. when I want to download and read bookshare books I see using my iPhone that there is a picker item list with different formats for downloading the book. one is BRF one is audio one is Daisy