[access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

Two resources worth looking at. First is a blind wiki with a list of 
applications that blind iPhone users have found to be accessible. The second is 
a site launched at the weekend with guides to using apps. The idea as that 
people contribute their own guides and reviews of apps.

The links are
http://maccessibility.net/iphone/apps/

www.applevis.com



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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Howie, Sam
Sent: 04 August 2010 09:05
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

Hi Jackie
Only reason I asked is that I have an ipod touch and never come across any 
dedicated accessible applications might be worth a separate question Cheers Sam

Sam Howie
Resource Worker
Performance & Information Systems
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Jackie Cairns
Sent: 04 August 2010 09:01
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

Hi Sam

I don't have one, but am only going by what is being written and spoken about 
by visually impaired users.  There are accessible applications for obtaining 
train times, weather reports and detection of colours.  I understand some have 
had joy with OCR as well.  I really can't comment on their accessibility 
though.  It is an interesting and evolving time for mobile technology.


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns
J&M Work-Ability

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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Howie, Sam
Sent: 03 August 2010 10:04
To: 'access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

Hi Jackie
Just out of interest what are the usable applications for the itouch?
Cheers
Sam

Sam Howie
Resource Worker
Performance & Information Systems
0141 276 2258

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Jackie Cairns
Sent: 03 August 2010 09:59
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

Hi Damon

I think it is why I would prefer an iTouch as opposed to an iPhone for the very 
reasons you outline.  I have Talks and Nokia handsets, so there would be no 
real purpose in my migrating to an iPhone and giving myself a lot of grief for 
nothing.  The iTouch, however, with its extra storage capacity and usable 
applications, does interest me at a later date.


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns
J&M Work-Ability

jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.work-ability.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Damon Rose
Sent: 03 August 2010 09:52
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

What I'd add is that practical use while on the go is difficult.

The iPhone is more of a two handed experience and somehow finding and dialing 
numbers on a busy street is difficult on a touch screen phone of that shape and 
with that functionality.

In conclusion, iPhones work best at home.


-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Marie Baisez
Sent: 03 August 2010 09:24
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: iphone Accessibility Features

Visit the blindcooltech site, lots of info and excellent podcasts on the 
subject there.
Cheers now,
Marie

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        From: Howie, Sam <mailto:Sam.Howie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
        To: 'access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
        Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 10:16 AM
        Subject: [access-uk] iphone Accessibility Features


        Hi All

        Can anyone direct me to a user manual for the iphone I'm interested in 
reading about the accessibility features

        Thanks

        Sam



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