[macvoiceover] Re: Fwd: News Release: Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind

  • From: David Chittenden <dchittenden@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:37:51 +1300

Hello,

Back in the 90's, I learned that bat referred to a blind person with no vision, including light perception, while blink referred to a blind person who had at least light perception; though it usually meant some usable vision. Therefore, blink meant you noticed a difference if you slowly blinked. Definitely not in the same class as various racial slurs, except when used extremely negatively by people with sight.

As for the program, I am hearing several strong reviews on the VIPhone list.

My personal thoughts, if you have an iPhone, try it if you wish since it is free, ignore it if you are not interested.

David Chittenden, MS, CRC, MRCAA


Ricardo Walker wrote:
lol,

Wow. I never knew the word blink was in the same league as the N word. As an African American I don't see a similarity. How is blink used? I've been blind my entire life and never been called a blink. lol
On Oct 10, 2009, at 2:02 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:

Now the blink thing I can agree with. This *is* the first app I'm aware of that is specifically targeted at the blind; Voiceover isn't so much an app, so I don't think it counts. But I, too, have issue with the term "blink" as it refers to blind people. It smacks of the N word, and I'm sorry, I just don't buy the "it's OK when used among ourselves" line of bullcrap either. But hey, I don't get to choose the names for these things.
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Oct 9, 2009, at 8:16 PM, David Poehlman wrote:

well, we have safari, we have other apps we have all kinds of things that the blind can use on the iphone without an app for blinks which incidentally I deplore because it is demeaning to the blind to be called or associated with blink.

On Oct 9, 2009, at 8:13 PM, Russell Solowoniuk wrote:

Huh?
On 2009-10-09, at 12:52 PM, David Poehlman wrote:

thei iphone is the first app for the blind for the iphone, I could go on.

On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:49 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote:

Lies??

What do you mean?
On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:24 PM, David Poehlman wrote:

I'd expect nothing less than lies like this from them.

On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Jeff Kisecker wrote:

Hi:

Not sure if my messages are getting through to the list or not, but I received the following today, and thought it would be of interest to some on this list.

Jeff Kisecker



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Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind
iBlink Radio available in App Store

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – October 9, 2009 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, introduced a third-party iPhone application today specifically designed for those who are blind or have low vision. Now available in the App Store, the application is called iBlink Radio™ and is the first such application to be introduced in the world. iBlink Radio allows people to listen to podcasts, radio stations and reading services produced by and for the blind community. The reading service section of iBlink Radio provides audio versions of newspapers, magazines and periodicals for anyone unable to read the printed page, regardless of disability. Daily newspapers include USA Today, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Listeners can also access all known radio stations owned and operated by the blind, and the podcast section offers topics ranging from technology to cooking. “The iPhone is a great platform for doing just about anything, whether it be learning something new or just jamming to some great tunes,” said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation, “iBlink Radio represents all that and more; it marks another step toward inclusion for all.” While the application offers a convenient way for the blind community to stay connected, the application is available to everyone, blind or sighted. In addition to being of great interest to those who are blind or have partial sight, iBlink Radio is also invaluable resource to family members, friends and professionals serving this community.

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For additional information, visit http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink
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