[macvoiceover] Re: Fwd: News Release: Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind
- From: "Darrell Shandrow" <darrell.shandrow@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:53:12 -0700
Hello David and all,
I couldn't disagree more. The app seems to be a way for new users or those
who just don't want to monkey around with iTunes and Safari to quickly get
at a bunch of content. What could ever be wrong with that model? Let's
support anything that could make technology easier to use, even when we
might feel we're individually beyond the need to avail ourselves of the
opportunities.
Let's not misrepresent a good development as something bad.
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Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: Fwd: News Release: Serotek Introduces First
iPhone Application for the Blind
and they spread fear as well. convincing folk they need this model.
On Oct 10, 2009, at 3:40 PM, David Chittenden wrote:
Hello,
Yes, their model is similar to the old AOL model. And, like the old AOL, it
is proving to be successful for those people who are basically afraid of the
computer and the internet.
David Chittenden, MS, CRC, MRCAA
Greg Kearney wrote:
My issue with Serotek goes to it's fundamental business model. In Serotek's
world the blind need to be ushered off into an "internet getto" of
preselected website and services designed just for them. This application,
which is nothing more than a stripped down version of the Safari web
browser, is a classic example of this kind of thinking.
Serotek has preselected the sites that the blind will be able to access.
They then, rather than simply giving us a web page to use on the iPhone in
the already accessible Safari browser have instead created an "application"
to show the blind only those sites they have deemed worthy of their
patronage with no ability to, change, add or even correct their preselected
links.
This is the same model that Serotek applies to their System Access product
as well. It is as if they are telling the blind that they are too inept to
navigate the internet by themselves and need Serotek to hold their hands and
guide them about.
Gregory Kearney
Manager - Accessible Media
Association for the Blind of Western Australia
61 Kitchener Avenue, PO Box 101
Victoria Park 6979, WA Australia
Telephone: +61 (08) 9311 8202
Telephone: +1 (307) 224-4022 (North America)
Fax: +61 (08) 9361 8696
Toll free: 1800 658 388 (Australia only)
Email: gkearney@xxxxxxxxx
On 10/10/2009, at 5:20 PM, David Poehlman wrote:
Ths is part of the lie. They should have said app written especially for
the blind but folk, do we really need it?
On Oct 9, 2009, at 8:42 PM, David Chittenden wrote:
Hi,
In actuality, it is the first app which has been written especially for the
blind. It is not the first app which is accessible and usable by the blind.
David Chittenden, MS, CRC, MRCAA
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 <http://www.serotek.com/>
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
RadioT 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
<http://www.usatoday.com/> USA Today, <http://www.wsj.com/> Wall Street
Journal and the <http://www.nytimes.com/> 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.
-more-
For additional information, visit
http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink
.
Serotek Corporation
Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software
and manufactures accessibility solutions under the System Access brand.
Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek began
with the launch of the first online community specifically designed to meet
the needs of people with visual impairment. Since then, Serotek has
introduced several powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal
training and investment. For more information, visit
<http://www.serotek.com/> www.serotek.com.
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