Hi William,
What kind of a tablet are you using? Thanks.
Susan
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Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 6:12 PM
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Subject: [vi-kindle] Re: question about finding a accessible kindle that is
able to be set up indipendently with out sighted help.
hi mitch. a couple questions. does this person have access and use a computer
with a screenreader? the reason i ask? there is alot of stuff on the web that
pertains to learning how the kindle fire works. also, the discussion boards on
amazon about the kindle are very good resources. If this person has such
access, they can learn alot.
now, to answer your primary question. all of the newer kindle fire models have
voice screenreader. even the new kindle fire 7" which is now on sale at amazon
for $39.99.
however, none of them are ready to go for a blind user out of the box.
the voice screenreader would have to be turned on by a sighted person.
the only distributions of screenreader-on programs, that i know of, are linux
distributions made specifically for blind users that have no sighted help. the
kindle is a multiple-capable-user device, so i would not expect it to talk when
one turned it on.
i would also suggest that that sighted person set up registration, an email
account if there is one and set up wi-fi if that person has the same. why?
because, unless you are using a bluetooth keyboard, they will have to use the
virtual keyboard, which is a learning curve in itself. of course it can be
done, but.
and. there is the need for understanding where the power button is.
where the earphone plug is. where the micro port to charge the kindle fire is.
where the volume control is. not to mention how to power down. how to navigate
from the home screen. how to find kindle books if sampled or bought. how to
read other formats also.
there is a free user manual from amazon which no matter if you can see or not
is a very good resource.
google is your friend although i posted a link to the user manual in a recent
thread.
i am blind and use a screenreader on my window tablets and laptop and kindle
fire.
however, you might be able to help your friend with anything you learn through
searching and learning more. i really don't know of audio tutorials, except for
youtube resources that i have listened to.
that's the skinny. more questions, just shout. and. of course. welcome aboard.
note: i will later post that kindle fire user manual link and see if i can find
any youtube resources that might help. stay well ... william
On 2/8/16, Mich Verrier <michv@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
hello all. my name is mich and i just joind this group. my question is
that i have the kindle for pc app with accessibillidey plugin on my pc
as well as on my i phone. it works quite well but i am wondering
about the kindle it's self. what kindle would be the best to get for
some one who lives alone and is blind and would need to set it up
indipendently? i am seeking for something that will talk right out of
the box. many thanks. also if there are any tutorials deminstrating
this kindle in action by blind people that would help as well. many thanks.
from Mich.
