[access-uk] News for Blackberry users
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 20:05:41 +0100
Hi Everyone.
Pulled this announcement from Human ware off another list, however this could
be the start of something exciting. Read on to find out more:
Human Ware Announces Changes to Non-Visual Access Software for BlackBerry
Smartphones with discontinuation of Oratio for BlackBerry
May 7, 2012 - Since 2008, HumanWare and Research In Motion (RIM) have
worked together to help provide non-visual access to BlackBerry®
smartphones. Today, HumanWare and RIM announced changes to assure
availability of screen reader solutions for BlackBerry smartphones as
part of both companies' continued commitment to accessibility.
With RIM's announcement today of the availability of the BlackBerry®
Screen Reader from www.blackberry.com/screenreader, the Oratio screen
reader application will no longer be available through HumanWare.
Customers interested in screen reading solutions for BlackBerry
smartphones can learn more about BlackBerry Screen Reader and other
BlackBerry accessibility solutions at www.blackberry.com/accessibility or
by contacting accessibility@xxxxxxxx Oratio users can also reach
HumanWare customer service representatives for any questions at
hca.csr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or by calling 1 800 722-3393.
"We are proud to have been at the forefront of non-visual access for
BlackBerry smartphones and we commend RIM for their commitment to
accessibility and for offering the new BlackBerry Screen Readerfor their
customers. We encourage Oratio for BlackBerry customers to contact RIM to
learn more about the BlackBerry Screen Reader," said Lucia Gomez, group
brand manager at HumanWare.
About HumanWare
HumanWare (www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive
technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to
people who are blind or have low vision, and students with learning
disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products,
including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in
education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line,
the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of
handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers and Trekker Breeze, the
all-in-one handheld talking GPS.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are
the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
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