[lcfbtech] FW: HumanWare Announces Changes to Non-Visual Access Software for BlackBerry Smartphones with discontinuation of Oratio for BlackBerry
- From: Scott Blanks <scott_blanks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "lcfbtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <lcfbtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 13:44:26 -0500
RIM joins a growing group of companies recognizing the importance of
accessibility.
Scott Blanks
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Lions Center for the Blind
Ph: 510-450-1580 Ext. 263
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Oakland, CA 94612
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PRESS RELEASE
HumanWare 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(r) 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(r) 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<http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/ccessibility/22skkr/422186552>
or by contacting accessibility@xxxxxxx<mailto:accessibility@xxxxxxx>. Oratio
users can also reach HumanWare customer service representatives for any
questions at hca.csr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto: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
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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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