[Blindtlk] Fwd: Re: [blindlaw] Accessible Blackberry Solution

[David Andrews]

>Interesting:


Dave



>Hello all. During the general session of the NFB convention in Atlanta,
>Humanware announced that it will be working with Research In Motion (RIM)
>and the National Federation of the Blind to make the Blackberry fully
>accessible to the blind. Humanware spokesman Giles Pepin said that he hopes
>to bring representatives from Research in Motion, the developer of
>blackberry, to our convention next year as a sponsor. The NFB and Humanware
>will consult with RIM and Pepin wants federationists to be able to speak
>directly with RIM representativeds in order to share their concerns and to
>provide input on what a truly accessible Blackberry should entail. Stay
>tuned for more information. I am sure press releases are forthcoming.
>Tai
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Jack Chen
>Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 7:41 AM
>To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
>Subject: [blindlaw] Accessible Blackberry Solution
>
>Morning all
>
>I had a question about whether others have successfully found a solution for
>an accessible Blackberry.  My type of work requires checking email regularly
>and being able to be contacted when out of the office.
>
>Right now I am exploring installing Mobile Speak Smartphone or Smart Hal on
>a Motorola Q (Windows Mobile 5 smartphone) and Sync'ing with Exchange.
>
>Any help appreciated.
>
>Jack