and let's not miss represent a bad development as something good.
On Oct 10, 2009, at 3:53 PM, Darrell Shandrow wrote:
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.
From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Poehlman
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:45 PM
To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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
Begin forwarded message:
From: Serotek Announcements <noreply@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: October 9, 2009 1:12:43 PM CDT
To: kisecker@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: News Release: Serotek Introduces First iPhone
Application for the Blind
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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.
-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 www.serotek.com.
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