For The Blind
Vocally Voice Activated Phone Dialer
(Electronics) Vocally
Stores up to 60 names and phone numbers
Helpful hands free telephone dialing
Voice guided set up
Price:
$299.95
$199.95
Answers
My mom is mostly blind and I have been looking for a easy voice activated cell phone for her. I have looked at the razor but it is too hard for her, as is the blackberry. I found one called the coupe but it is not with at&t. I know that there are some out there but need help finding one. Thanks for any help that you could give a son to help his mother.
Hi Mardi G,
My mother-in-law is very near blind and can't dial a regular phone.
We got her the RAZR and she can use it fine. To place a call you simply flip it open, press the button on the top right and say the name. We had to laboriously help her train the phone to recognize her voice commands but now she has no trouble using it.
One thing I wish the RAZR had that it doesn't, at least not the V3 version, is digit voice dialing. That way if she knew a number she could say it to dial.
Norm
Telling your car to dial your phone numbers while driving is much safer and more efficient. Actually we have blind spot on North Territorial ...
A relative of mine was in a car accident which left her unable to use her arms. My family and I are trying to find a voice activating phone that lets her dial and answer. I was thinking about phones for the blind but I am not sure. Any help on this will be appreciated. Thanks
Try typing in voice activated telephones and many sites will come up. I tried to copy a website and was not allowed but they are out there. Maybe if you contact your phone service, they may have a brand they can offer to you.
Price:
$209.99
$304.95
Connect to PC to transfer files or download podcasts
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Up to 136 hours of recording time; 30-hour battery life
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