RE: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

[Jeff Clark]

Carolyn,

My wife has the Otticon hearing aids and she pairs it through the accessibility 
settings. Go to settings, general, accessibility, MFI hearing device. Click on 
Otticon1. There should be a button that shows up to pair. You need to do the 
left and right aids separately.

Hope this helps.
Jeff



-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Alan Lemly
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 2:21 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

Carolyn,

You might try posting your issue to blindhearingaidus...@groups.io. You can 
subscribe using the following link:

blindhearingaidusers+subscr...@groups.io

Alan Lemly 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Carolyn Arnold
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 8:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

I have turned off the phone completely, but that has not worked. 

Best regards,

Carolyn 


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Les
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 5:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

Hi Wayne,

 

That�s a great suggestion.  I forgot to mention that to Carolyn.  I often have 
to do this when I cannot get something paired.

 

Les

 

Sent from Mail   for Windows 10

 

From: Arlene  
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 12:10 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

 

Carolyn, what I'm getting ready to tell you may not work, in fact, you may 

have already tried it already. Hardware and software can be strange and not 

work, so here's what I had to do with something a bit more simpler, having 

to do with a bluetooth keyboard. But I could not get that thing to pare and 

it was setting right in the bluetooth devices. So I turned the bluetooth 

keyboard off, and I decided to tell the iphone to forget about the device. 

then I turned the bluetooth on the iphone, off and then back on. and then I 

turned the bluetooth keyboard back on, and the iphone was ready to pare. It 

gave me a code to type in on the bluetooth keyboard, and I typed it in, and 

hit enter and I was done. It began working perfectly then. Give that  a try, 

and if that doesn't work I'll see what I could do to come up with something 

else. I hope it works for you.

 

Wayne

 

- Original Message - 

From: "Carolyn Arnold" <4carol...@windstream.net>

To: 

Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2019 2:16 PM

Subject: RE: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

 

 

I put in new batteries. It must have paired with them, named them Oticon, 

said zero percent, but I can't get Bluetooth connected with my aids either 

in Bluetooth or in MFI. I am afraid I'm going to have to end up going to the 

audiologists - most inconvenient at this particular time in my life. Thanks 

for helping.

 

Best regards,

 

Carolyn

 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 

Of Les Kriegler

Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2019 7:20 PM

To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Subject: Re: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

 

Well, it wouldn�t hurt to try that.

 

Sent from my iPhone

 

> On Jun 15, 2019, at 7:01 PM, Carolyn Arnold <4carol...@windstream.net> 

> wrote:

> 

> I got closer, at least got the hearing name up. But, it still won't pair. 

> Do you think I need to change batteries?

> 

> Best regards,

> 

> Carolyn

> 

> 

> -Original Message-

> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

> Behalf Of Les Kriegler

> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2019 10:56 AM

> To: viphone@googlegroups.com

> Subject: Re: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

> 

> Well, if you already haven�t done so, try powering off your phone. Then 

> power off the aids. Power the aids back on and start the phone and try the 

> process again.

> 

> Sent from my iPhone

> 

>> On Jun 15, 2019, at 10:40 AM, Carolyn Arnold <4carol...@windstream.net> 

>> wrote:

>> 

>> I do have them on. It says searching and in progress, but nothing 

>> happens.

>> 

>> Best regards,

>> 

>> Carolyn

>> 

>> 

>> -Original Message-

>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

>> Behalf Of Les Kriegler

>> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2019 10:36 AM

>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com

>> Subject: Re: Pairing hearing aids to phone.

>> 

>> Hi Carolyn,

>> 

>> What I do when I pair my ages I actually put them on. See if that makes a 

>> difference. I also make sure that before they pay up, I see that the 

>> hearing aids are listed. It should say something like MFI hearing aids 

>> not connected. I know when my aids are paired, I see my name and then 

>> they are paired. But again, try putting them on

RE: 5 hidden iPhone features even power users probably don't know about, BGR

[Jeff Clark]

Great post. Does anyone know if the DND location setting keeps its location the 
next time you enter that area. For example, I have a meeting in a location, 
turn on the do not disturb until I leave that location, leave that location and 
come back the next day. Will the setting be automatic the next day? Or do I 
have to go into control center and turn back on.
Hope everyone understands my question.
Jeff
, 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2019 9:20 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: 5 hidden iPhone features even power users probably don't know about, 
BGR

5 hidden iPhone features even power users probably don't know about, BGR

Remember when Android phones first started to get popular? People who chose 
Android over iOS would constantly brag about how much more capable and 
versatile their smartphones were compare to iPhones. And back in those days, 
they were right. Apple's iPhone prioritized simplicity over versatility and 
many features that had been available for years on other smartphone platforms 
were omitted. Of course, plenty has changed since the early days.
The iOS platform has grown over the years into one of the most feature-packed 
software platforms that has ever existed. In fact, there's so much packed into 
modern versions of iOS that it's impossible to remember all of the nifty 
features and functions that are available to users these days.

We regularly round up cool iOS features to share them with readers so that they 
can get the most out of their iPhones and iPads. After all, there could be 
great functionality hiding in there that will make your life easier, but it's 
obviously useless if you don't even know it exists. This time around, we've put 
together five wonderfully useful features that are buried so deep in iOS, even 
power users probably don't know about them. We're not talking about 3D Touching 
the keyboard to turn it into a trackpad here. No, we've got some awesome 
features for you that are so well hidden, we guarantee even the most hardcore 
Apple fans will learn something new before they leave.

Location-based DND
This first tip might be my favorite, and I have to be honest: I had no idea 
this feature was available until I came across a post about it on Reddit.

Do Not Disturb is a wonderfully useful feature that silences any and all 
unwanted notifications while you're sleeping at night. Sure it would be nice if 
you could set different scheduled for weekdays and weekend days, but that's 
neither here nor there. DND lets your phone continue to receive all those 
emails, Facebook messages, and everything else that floods your phone, but it 
remains silent so as not to disturb you.

There are a few nifty options to be found in the DND section of the iOS 
Settings app, but there's one fantastic feature you'll only find if you look
elsewhere: location-based Do Not Disturb. Using this hidden feature, you can 
silence notifications on your iPhone while in a certain location, and then DND 
will automatically be disabled when you leave. How will your iPhone know you've 
left? It uses the same GPS and cell-based positioning tech needed for all of 
the iPhone's location-based features.

Next time you go to the movies, swipe down to open the Control Center on your 
iPhone and then 3D Touch the DND icon that looks like a sliver of the Moon 
(press firmly). You'll see the menu above pop up, and then you can just tap on 
"Until I leave this location."

Rearrange apps more efficiently
Tap lightly and hold on any app icon, and your apps will begin to jiggle.
You can then drag them around as much as you want to rearrange them, your hold 
one app above another to create a folder. Most iOS device users are probably 
aware of this functionality, but you might not know that there are a bunch of 
different things you can do to make your life easier while rearranging apps.

As seen in the GIF above, you can grab multiple apps at once to move them as a 
group to a new page, for example. Tap lightly and hold on one app, and then 
continue to hold it while you tap with another finger on other apps.
You can also use another finger to swipe between home screen pages while 
holding onto one or more apps.

Getting apps into folders can sometimes be a pain because the folder jumps from 
side to side as you try to hover over it. Instead of doing it that way, just 
tap any fold with another finger while you're holding onto one or more apps. 
Presto, it's open!

Pump up the volume
This is another nifty feature I wasn't aware of until I found it on Reddit.

If you use your phone's stereo loudspeakers to listen to music and you find 
that it doesn't quite get loud enough, there's a setting buried in your iPhone 
that will crank the volume up to 11. Open the iOS Settings app and scroll down 
to Music. Then tap on EQ, and select "Late Night."

App notifications in folders
Do you keep lot

RE: An Aria Update

[Jeff Clark]

I agree as well, this is why I will likely be leaving. Even more so, list 
traffic has turne political. Very sad.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Brandon Olivares
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 10:56 AM
To: VIPhone 
Subject: Re: An Aria Update

 

I agree with what you’re saying. I may also unsubscribe, as the only way to 
create change is to do something about it. If people complain and then proceed 
to do nothing, then nothing will change.

 

I’ve not been on this list long, but I think it’s hypocritical for Mark to 
share endless articles ad nauseam about topics only tangentially related to 
blindness, and then reprimand someone for discussing a service that is 
absolutely about blindness.

 





On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:28 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote:

 

 

Marie N, 

I find your post offensive. I also disagree with Mark. Aira is a service I 
choose not to subscribe to personally, but see nothing wrong with its promotion 
on this list since this list is supposed to be about educating visually 
impaired iPhone users about things that are helpful using their phone.

No one complains when the subscription service for Apple Music is discussed. No 
one complains when TuneIn Pro Premium subscriptions are discussed.

I think Jonathan deserves an apology for being singled out for this exclusion.

If this policy is not changed, I too will be unsubscribing.

Richard

 

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker

 


On Jan 27, 2019, at 7:12 AM, Marie N. mailto:scribbl...@comcast.net> > wrote:

This post is offensive and totally uncalled for. The message was, in my 
opinion,  a promotion of Aira.


-Original Message- From: Reg Sullivan
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 6:42 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: An Aria Update

One of my favorite lines is "you chose to cut off the hand that feeds you"
Mark, I am so surprised that as one entrusted in a leadership position of a 
list that educates it's followers on Iphone related apps that make life easier 
for those of us who choose to subscribe to them that you would feel threatened 
by Jonathan's good intentions.Jonathan made his career educating all of us 
on new ideas and concepts through his pod casts and charged pennies for it.
Promoting Aira  in this way will lead to broader acceptance of the product 
among the blindness community and greater value for all of us in the long run.

It's time for you to resign your post as moderator of this list and time for 
those of us wanting open communication without barriers to move over to the 
BlindPhone list!


Thank you to everyone who contributed to my tech development with your posts to 
this list.

RegardsReg


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Rash
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 8:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Jonathan:
I've been on this list as long as you have.  I appreciate and have learned much 
from you and other contributors to the list.
Computers and iPhones are great.  They even come wih delete keys.
I'll be joining the blind phones list.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of 
Jonathan Mosen
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 6:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: An Aira Update

Hi Mark and everyone. Given this new policy, I'll be unsubscribing after around 
9 years on the group, but I want to express my disappointment about this change.
During Cara's excellent and even-handed leadership of this group, we had many 
occasions where app developers would engage with us about their apps, 
especially when those apps were blindness specific.
Since this particular app was one that has come up here on multiple occasions, 
with some mentioning it as one of their top apps of 2018, it seemed 
appropriate, on-topic, and of value to interested members to let them know 
about recent developments, especially a free trial. This has been welcomed on 
other groups.
It's a difficult and false distinction to separate the app from the service, 
when the app is the vehicle for that service.
Further, the service itself would in the past have been considered on-topic, 
because one uses it on an iPhone and it is blindness specific.
Anyway, I've learned a great deal over the last 9 years, so thanks to everyone 
for that.
Should you wish to be on a group where app developers and users can freely 
interact, you're welcome to join my BlindPhones list, which covers both iOS and 
Android. If an app developer wishes to take time to engage, they are welcomed 
with open arms.
blindphones+subscr...@groups.io 

Travel websites

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

 

Over the years, I have noticed that travel website such as Priceline and
many others have become difficult if not impossible to navigate using JAWS. 

Anyone out there have a favorite travel booking site that is navigable with
JAWS?

 

Thanks,

Jeff

 

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Talking/accessible thermostats

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

 

Not sure if this topic has been discussed before. I am in need of purchasing
a replacement thermostat and looking for feedback from others of what people
are using. The VIP 1007 bit the dust and I am looking for different options
including, but not limited to talking thermostats. I know there are smart
ones out there with Alexa and IOS, but I would like to know how accessible
they are. 

 

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

 

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RE: AirPods

[Jeff Clark]

You can also open the charging case/holder a few inches away from your phone 
and in a few seconds a window pops up where the left and right earpiece battery 
status as well as the charging case status is shown. You are unable to swipe to 
hear the different statuses however just run your finger around the screen and 
it works.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Anthony Vece
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 7:00 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: AirPods

 

If you go to page 1 on your iPhone it is listed there.

 

Sent from my Verizon iPhone 8!!!


On Nov 11, 2017, at 6:46 PM, Stacy Fuehrer mailto:precious0...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Is there anyway to know how much charge they have left in them that is 
accessible to us? Or, I think charge the case as well, right?
Thank you,
Stacy


Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 11, 2017, at 5:44 PM, doug oliver mailto:oliver.do...@icloud.com> > wrote:

You have to take them off, I do believe.

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 11, 2017, at 5:14 PM, Stacy Fuehrer mailto:precious0...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Hello everyone, thinking I might want the AirPods at some point, can you use 
only one pod  in an ear at a time,  or, do you have to use both? Thinking one 
single  would be  nice if ylj're   walking, and so on if you want if you think 
God.
Thank you for any thoughts you might be able to give me
Stacy


Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 11, 2017, at 5:04 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. 
mailto:kramlinger.ke...@mayo.edu> > wrote:

Hi,

 

With EarSkins on the AirPods, do the AirPods still fit in the charging case? 
Or, do you need to put them on and off the AirPods for charging?

 

Thanks, Keith

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RE: IOS 11 update and braille displays

[Jeff Clark]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I will patiently wait for the update.

Jeff

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sadam Ahmed
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 2:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com; Wayne Scott 
Subject: Re: IOS 11 update and braille displays

 

 

Hi Wayne and all, 

The braille issues have been addressed in iOS 11.1 due for release soon. 

Sadam Ahmed 
  

On 29/10/2017 7:50 AM, Wayne Scott wrote:

I'm still eriting as well. I use a Focus 14 blue. 

Sent from my iPhone


On Oct 28, 2017, at 12:08 PM, mailto:jeffclark...@comcast.net> > mailto:jeffclark...@comcast.net> > wrote:

Hello everyone,

Still waiting to update from IOS 10 to 11. Does anyone have an update 
concerning the use of braille displays? I know there were problems with them 
and would like an update.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

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RE: Contacting Uber?

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

I get around the submit button issue by using my Bluetooth keyboard. This works 
fine.

Jeff

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kevin Thompson
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 11:28 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Contacting Uber?

 

Hello, unfortunately, even if you do try to email them, or send them a message 
in the app, unless you have some sight, you can no longer submit your message. 
For about the last 10 months, I have had this issue. Basically, before you 
start writing out your message, the submit button is there. However, once your 
message is complete, the only way the text can be submitted, is if a sighted 
person turns off voiceover, and hits the submit button. Unfortunately, I'm not 
sure if there is a way to email them, if you aren't either using the help 
section, or using one of your previous trips, and then you can only email or 
write about specific things. You could try going through Facebook, and either 
leaving a message on their Facebook page, or through Facebook messenger. That 
is the only option I can think of at this time.

KbtSent from my iPhone


On Sep 7, 2017, at 12:47 PM, Kathy Brandt mailto:katya20...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 


On Sep 7, 2017, at 11:46 AM, Jim Portillo mailto:portillo@gmail.com> > wrote:

Good morning,

 

I’m wondering if anyone knows how one can directly contact Uber via email.  I 
use the Uber app on my iPhone all the time!  I keep being told that by going to 
the help section in the app or website that I can contact them that way or get 
my questions answered.  I’ve been going through all of the sections since 
yesterday and can’t seem to find what I’m seeking.  The help section is great 
for general questions, but my question is specific that needs a specific answer.

I know I used to be able to email them before, but I can’t remember how or 
where this is done.  If anyone can help me with specifics, that would be 
fantastic!

Thanks much.

Jim

 

 

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RE: some uber and lift questions

[Jeff Clark]

Hi,
I do think Lyft and Uber are about the same. I use them both depending on 
availability at that time and place.
Concerning letting the driver know. I will message the driver ahead of time 
letting him/her know that I am visually impaired and to please identify 
themselves when arriving. If I do not get a response prior to them arriving, 
then I will call them after 30 seconds or so after the time hits 1 minute. It 
may likely be that they  didn't get or read my message. If it is really busy in 
the pickup location, I will sometimes describe myself as having a white cane or 
my guide dog.
All methods seem to work really well and I have not had many issues.
Jeff


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From: jedbar...@gmail.com [mailto:jedbar...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jed Barton
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 5:25 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: some uber and lift questions

Hey guys,

OK, i wanted some input here on a few things with uber and lift?  What
1 do you guys like better?  It seems like almost 6 of 1, half dozen of the 
other if you know what i mean.  Both apps seem to be accessible.
Also, when you are in a place, how do you usually explain to  the driver how to 
find you since you can't see them coming, like if i'm at the gym or something 
and need them to pick me u, how would i know it's their car outside.  Also if 
anyone has used both, does 1 usually have a better price than the other?

Cheers,
Jed.

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RE: Accessible Scale with IOS

[Jeff Clark]

Yes, it is easy to pair and connects through WIFI. The App is accessible and my 
wife and I can keep separate history logs by installing the app on our 
individual IPhones. You need to keep in mind 2 things. Only one phone should 
have the app open at a time, the scale will send the data to the device with 
the open app. Second, if you have your phone connecting to more then one WIFI 
access point, you need to be sure that your device matches the connection that 
the scale is linked to. Had a crazy time once trying to figure out why the my 
phone was not receiving the data.
Jeff
 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
lenron brown
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:34 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Accessible Scale with IOS

this one you posted Jeff looks really really good. I have added it to my wish 
list and hope to grab one soon.

On 7/14/17, jeffclark...@comcast.net  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Sorry about that, I should have pasted this the first time. See below. 
> It’s actually a lot lower in price when I bought it for $59.99. It’s 
> now selling for $44.99.
>
>
>
> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE9JKG8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?sm
> id=A2A4P6ABO2RJQV&psc=1> Beets BLU Digital Bathroom Scale or Weight 
> Scale with Body Composition.
> Smart Scale works with iPhone, Android and iPad
>
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Janet Bell
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 8:49 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Accessible Scale with IOS
>
>
>
> Hi Jeff, put your link into amazon and it didn’t match any products.
>
>
>
> From: Jeff Clark
>
> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:32 AM
>
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
>
> Subject: RE: Accessible Scale with IOS
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have been using a Bluetooth scale purchased on Amazon. Works great 
> with Voiceover. Pasted below is a link to the product.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE9JKG8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailp
> age?ie=UTF8 
> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE9JKG8/ref=oh_aui_search_detail
> page?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
> &psc=1
>
>
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Suzanne Wilson
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 4:42 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Accessible Scale with IOS
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Has anyone found a reliable digital scale that interfaces with the 
> iPhone, preferably one that also measures BMI or percentage of body 
> fat? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Suzanne
>
>
>
>
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RE: Accessible Scale with IOS

[Jeff Clark]

Hi,

I have been using a Bluetooth scale purchased on Amazon. Works great with 
Voiceover. Pasted below is a link to the product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE9JKG8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Hope this helps,

Jeff

 

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Suzanne Wilson
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 4:42 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Accessible Scale with IOS

 

Hello,

 

Has anyone found a reliable digital scale that interfaces with the iPhone, 
preferably one that also measures BMI or percentage of body fat? Any 
suggestions would be great. Thanks.

 

Suzanne

 

 

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RE: Questions about Uber

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,
I have had the same issue with the submit button. My workaround is using a 
Bluetooth keyboard to navigate out of the edit box. This works well.
Hope this helps.
Jeff
 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kevin Thompson
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 5:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Questions about Uber

First of all, I don't know about other cities, but in Atlanta, there is an 
option in the menu for gift cards. It allows you to send other Uber riders gift 
cards, but I guess you could also send yourself one as well. It's in the menu 
where you would find information about your trips, as well as your payment 
options etc. I have also seen them in places like CVS pharmacy, and Kroger, if 
you have those near you. My only issue with Uber at this time is, when I have 
to write to them regarding an issue that I've had with one of my trips, I have 
to get someone cited to assist me with that because the submit button is no 
longer available and the app. It hasn't really been readily available since the 
last major update was done to their app in November. Actually, before I start 
writing my complaint, the submit button is there. However, once my complaint is 
ready to be submitted, I have to turn off voiceover, and have someone select 
the submit button for me. It is not there when voiceover is turned on. I 
suppose you can actually go to the Uber website, and submit your complaint that 
way. But submitting it through the app is so much easier, so I plan to write to 
them regarding this issue.

KbtSent from my iPhone

> On Mar 19, 2017, at 2:54 PM, Fazil M.  wrote:
> 
> Yes, that is true. In Karachi, Pakistan, they also offer auto-rickshaw a 
> three-wheeler covered motorcycle, the cheapest option.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Jeremy Gilley
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 7:04 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Questions about Uber
> 
> Unfortunately this isn't true.
> There are different riding options based on the area and country your living 
> in.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Reg Sullivan
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 9:51 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Questions about Uber
> 
> In toronto the app certainly has many different ride options and perhaps it 
> is an incorrect assumption on my part that the app is uniform across all 
> cities.
> After entering your destination, swipe to the right to the first tab after
> the back button.   
> All ride categories are in this tab beginning with Economy options on page 
> one of four.  
> A three fingure swipe to the left will turn the pages of ride categories.  
> Swiping to the right on each page will allow you to explore the various 
> options for each ride category along with the price associated with each 
> choice.
> 
> RegardsReg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 3:50 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Questions about Uber
> 
> It must definitely depend on the market, when I was in Calgary I never saw 
> anything about an Uber Assist option either.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Jeremy Gilley
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 2:25 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Questions about Uber
> 
> Sorry, but here in Ohio, the only options for UBER is UberX and XL.
> Never heard of this assist. They don't even offer black or that other option 
> anymore I forget what it was.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Reg Sullivan
> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 9:21 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Questions about Uber
> 
> Folks, the Uber team were clear about how they monitor communication between 
> drivers and clients because it is within the Uber App. 
> If you are refused with a service animal it will only be after you have 
> confirmation of the ride along with the driver's name, car type and license 
> plate number.
> Uber operates under the same laws as any other drivers for hire including 
> taxis, therefore, face the same consequences if refusing those of us with 
> service dogs. 
> Selecting Uber Assist will increase the likelihood of getting a more 
> experienced driver that may be more familiar with disabled clients.
> Uber Assist is the same pricing as Uber X and the wait time is usually inside 
> 10 minutes.
> 
> It is the expectation and goal of Uber to make their service available to all 
> clients, understanding that 100% compliance is what they are striving
> for.   
> Just like any other service that w

RE: Identifi and Facebook photos?

[Jeff Clark]

Jennifer,
I brought Facebook up on my desktop computer and took a picture with iDentifi 
on my phone. It did a pretty good job at recognizing photos off the computer 
monitor.

Jeff

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Jenifer Barr
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2016 6:45 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Identifi and facebook photos?

Thanks Richard. I'll give that a shot. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 3, 2016, at 5:53 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> My guess is you would have to be able to save the photo to your Camera 
> roll/photos and then select it from within the iDentifi app.
> 
> Richard
> 
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2016 2:30 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Identifi and facebook photos?
> 
> Hi all.
> Just got this app. How do I have it recognize a facebook photo? I had farely 
> good results with my new debit card... but that was probably my fault for not 
> aligning it correctly. 
> Thank you.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Apple Watch Voiceover voices

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

I just picked up Apple Watch series 1 and learning to work with it. Does
anyone know if you can change the Voiceover voice? There are no speech
settings that I can find to do so.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

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RE: Amazon Video

[Jeff Clark]

Hello All,
As to the Amazon Video app. I found a good deal of content on the system. Does 
anyone know if any of the content is audio described? I found closed captioning 
but no AD options. I e-mailed Amazon yesterday and didn't hear back.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff


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David Goldfield
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:08 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Amazon Video

Hi, Terri.

I'm a regular user of the Amazon Video app and so I will try and answer your 
questions.



> >A friend was telling me about Amazon Video. They were saying that the
> app was free, that you only pay for what you download.
The app itself is free. How much free content you get depends on whether 
you're a member of Amazon Prime. If you're a Prime member, Amazon 
provides a good deal of free content from its video library. If you're 
not a Prime member, I don't believe the app offers anything in the way 
of free content. In either case, Amazon has a selection of movies and TV 
shows that you can purchase or rent.

> >Is it pretty reasonably priced to rent a movie?
> I believe so but it's been a while since I've looked at rental prices.


> >They said you can buy movies as well.
> Yes.

> >Can you purchase tv shows?
> Yes. You can either purchase individual episodes or entire seasons.

> >I would imagine that this would be pretty expensive, though?
It depends on the movie or TV show. Some seasons might only cost $15-20, 
some might be more expensive. You should visit Amazon's site and look at 
prices for Instant Video, which is what you're looking for when it comes 
to the app. Unfortunately, you can't use the app itself to purchase 
content, although you can use it to search for it.
> >And I would imagine all that video would take up a lot of room?
>
> Does anything you purchase, have to stay on your device?
All shows and movies can be streamed and so they won't take up any extra 
space. They can be downloaded for offline listening/viewing but this 
isn't the default.

>
> >And of course, is this app pretty accessible?
It is quite accessible. The only issue you'll have a problem with is 
their list of premium channels for renting content. Instead of reading 
the name of the channel, VoiceOver just says "opens the landing view."
>

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IOS 10 and "finish moving insertion point"

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

I just updated to IOS 10 on my IPhone 6s. I am puzzled on the voiceover
message that reads "finish moving insertion point" as I try to enter text
into an edit box. This occurs in edit boxes with text messaging, Safari,
e-mail and pretty much anything I have to enter text into. Anyone know how I
may turn this off or manage this annoyance?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

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RE: need iPhone app works well with scale

[Jeff Clark]

I am using "Smart Scale" which is Bluetooth. Works well.
Jeff
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of gs
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 3:54 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: need iPhone app works well with scale

Does anyone have any experience with the Withings scale other than that 
provided by Jonathan? I am currently looking for a scale but have been sort of 
scared off by the bad reviews. The factor that bothers me is that people seem 
to be reporting that the scale is requesting the identity of the individual 
trying to use it and it must be selected. I only have two people in my 
household but I would not want it to fail to work because it needs a selection. 
There are also lots of complaints about other things. I was hoping to find some 
positive feedback from a blind user before purchasing but I may just buy it and 
see what happens.


On Aug 28, 2016, at 1:18 PM, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:

Hi Larry,

I assume you are talking about a body scale? If so, this article from Jonathan 
Mosen may help:

http://mosen.org/weight-weight-do-tell-me-my-search-for-a-reliable-accessible-smart-scale/


Regards,
Sieghard

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Subject: need iPhone app works well with scale

Hello, Is there a scale that works with a particular iPhone app or if someone 
can recommend a good talking scale that would be nice.  Thanks very much for 
your help.

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RE: Apple Confirms iOS 9.3.4 Has A Nasty Surprise

[Jeff Clark]

Hello everyone,

What I do is take my thumb, cover the speaker at the bottom of the phone while 
dictating. This lowers the volume enough where it does not capture the 
voiceover.

Jeff

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
englishride...@gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:19 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple Confirms iOS 9.3.4 Has A Nasty Surprise

 

I've had this happen as well, but not very often. I just turn off speech with a 
three-finger double-tap, do a two-finger double-tap to sttart dictation, do 
another two-finger double-tap to stop dictation, then do another three-finger 
double-tap to turn speech back on when this issue comes up. Like I said, it's 
not too offen, and it's easy enough to deal with, if a bit annoying. What I'm 
more troubled by is the reports on AppleVis about battery life being reduced 
with iOS 9.3.4, in some cases quite seriously.

 

 

Thanks,

Ari


On Aug 24, 2016, at 1:42 PM, Mary Otten mailto:motte...@gmail.com> > wrote:

What usually happens to me in those instances is that the dictation sort of 
hangs. And then voiceover may start announcing random words, such as the last 
word I said or the last punctuation. And then I have to turn voiceover off, 
wait a couple of seconds, turn it back on, get rid of the junk and go on about 
my business. Sometimes the dictation hanging up lasts for a lot longer than 
just a couple of seconds. I have confirmed this on my two devices that are on 
iOS 9, as well as a friends iPhone 5s running iOS 9. So it isn't just me and my 
devices. Indeed, my friend is cited, and so voice over only got turned on for 
me to see if I could duplicate the problem on her phone. And it was easily done.


Sent from my iPhone


On Aug 24, 2016, at 1:25 PM, Sieghard Weitzel mailto:siegh...@live.ca> > wrote:

I have sometimes come across situations where Voiceover started reading back 
what I dictated while I was still speaking. I just ignored it and it never 
seems to interfere with the accuracy of my dictation.

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:23 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: Apple Confirms iOS 9.3.4 Has A Nasty Surprise

 

Try using email from a share she say in Facebook or Safari. Or if you happen to 
use Newsify, try sharing an article from there. Dictate the message that you 
want to put in advance of your article. You will find the problem I guarantee 
it.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone


On Aug 24, 2016, at 1:19 PM, Jeremy Gilley mailto:j_gil...@att.net> > wrote:

Yeah,

For someone who uses dictation a lot, I have never came across this problem.

Guess I am just lucky that there is no bug in my version though I have the 
latest version.

 

  _  

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 4:10 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: RE: Apple Confirms iOS 9.3.4 Has A Nasty Surprise

 

Interesting how not a single message about this issue was posted on this list. 
Dictation may not work in 9.3.4, but it definitely worked in previous iOS 9 
versions since I used it all the time before installing iOS 10 beta so I’m not 
sure why the article says this was broken since the beginning in iOS 9.

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com   
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:00 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Apple Confirms iOS 9.3.4 Has A Nasty Surprise

 

I thought many of you would be interested in the following article:

Apple Confirms iOS 9.3.4 Has A Nasty Surprise

The iPhone 7 is very close 

  and the all singing all dancing iOS 10 

  will come with it. But right now most iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users are 
on iOS 9.3.4 and Apple   has confirmed 
to me it contains a nasty surprise that, for millions, will never be fixed… 

‘Great Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating 
operating system updates for the best features / biggest problems hidden behind 
the headlines.

The problem in iOS 9.3.4 is an incompatibility between VoiceOver and voice 
dictation which is hitting disabled and, in particular, blind users hard. In 
short: with VoiceOver   
enabled (it describes everything on your screen with a triple press of the home 
button) voice dictation is broken producing duplicate and often muddled words - 
notably when quick 

Facebook timeline question

[Jeff Clark]

Hello Everyone,

I am having difficulty with reading Facebook's posts on the timeline. I can
read the last 3 posts however not able to read earlier. Is there a way to
read my older posts? I am attempting this with both the IPhone moble app and
PC website.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

 

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RE: Heart Rate Monitors and other health/fitness stuff

[Jeff Clark]

Sieghard,

I was in your dilemma about 4 weeks ago and found pretty good luck with the 
following setup. Polar H7 using the Runkeeper app. The Runkeeper app has some 
Voiceover issues when I first entered my height/weight etc., but I didn’t enter 
my info during the initial setup and modified it after setting up the app. 
Other than that, the app runs pretty good. If you want current pulse and 
aerobic info there is a GPS button on the screen that you click into to get the 
self-voicing info.

Both my wife and I are using this setup with success. Another tip is to ensure 
rinsing the Polar monitor contacts both on the strap and unit to ensure a good 
contact. Keep the contacts moist or it will not transmit to Runkeeper. You may 
have to play around a little to get the right moisture levels. I just take the 
strap, run it under the sink for a second and good to go. Yes, it’s a little 
cold when you put the strap on. LOL

 

Hope this helps and contact me with any further questions.

 

Jeff

 

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 1:53 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Heart Rate Monitors and other health/fitness stuff

 

Hi,

 

Just wanted some opinions from anybody who uses a heart rate monitor for 
running/working out like which brand/model do you have and which apps do you 
use it with.

 

I am considering the Polar H7 or Wahoo Tickr or Wahoo Tickr Run. Both have 
their own apps but also work with over 50 third-party apps including Runkeeper 
and Runtastic. In addition to hardware feedback on the actual HRM I am 
interested to hear about accessibility of the various apps people use.

 

Also, I am interested in the same information regarding wireless blood pressure 
monitors and body scales.

 

 

Best regards,

Sieghard

 

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IOS foreign languange entry

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

Is there a way to correctly enter foreign language accented letters using a
Focus 40 and and a IPad mini running 7.0?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

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Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor Update

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

I posted an inquiry about Bluetooth heart rate monitors a few days ago. Well
after a bit of research and luck, I found a device that works with
voiceover. I bought the Polar H7 heart rate chest monitor on Amazon for
about $50. I used Runkeeper app to pair the monitor with my IPhone 5s. It
works good and I have no problems as of now.

I am in the process of trying other apps that are voiceover friendly to
maybe get a better app experience.

Jeff

 

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RE: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week

[Jeff Clark]

Sorta rude to advertise your referral info to get free rides yourself.


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Thom Spittle
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 8:30 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week

I have taken about 135 Uber rides in the past 11 months and have had no 
problems.
I have had fast, courteous service thus far.
If you are interested, you can get a free ( up to $20) using my promo code 
thoms9. Thant's t h o m s 9.

Thom

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Kelly Pierce
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 6:07 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week

Uber is currently being sued by blind people in California for among other 
things that include refusing a ride because someone had a guide dog or drivers 
placing guide dogs in the car trunk.  The company is fighting the lawsuit, 
insisting that accessibility laws do not apply to technology companies.  a 
judge has dismissed Uber's claims and the lawsuit is going forward.

I often call my driver and inform him that I am blind shortly before he 
arrives.  I ask the driver to look for me with my white cane and announce 
themselves or beep their horn so I can find their car and know they have 
arrived.

Kelly



On 6/13/15, blindcowgirl1...@gmail.com  wrote:
> At the end of the ride, the app automatically charges your credit card.
> There is no way to add a tip. If your city offers lift, that app does 
> offer that capability. As far as a dog, while trying to stay on topic 
> for this list, I admit that I am not one to inform the driver ahead of 
> time. Uber does have some issues with refusing to take dog users, I am 
> of the opinion that is their problem. The charge is for the entire ride, not 
> per person.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 13, 2015, at 4:31 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've got my app all set up and I'm ready to go.
>>
>> Can someone please explain to me what happens, or what I need to do, 
>> at the end of the ride to make the payment? How can I add a tip?
>>
>> If my wife and I take the ride, the price is for the ride, and not 
>> per person, right?
>>
>> If I'm travelling alone with my guide dog, I'm wondering if anyone 
>> has run into problems with this, or what is the best way to let the 
>> driver know ahead of time.
>>
>> Thanks in advance. Keith
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RE: Mobile Banking Apps - Santander Bank

[Jeff Clark]

Hi Robin,
I think there are 2 apps available, one is personal banking and the other is 
mobile. You are right the personal app is great, billpay is very simple. I 
think the mobile app is where you can deposit checks and other stuff I am not 
aware of.
Jeff


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Robin Frost
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Subject: Re: Mobile Banking Apps - Santander Bank

Hi,
Speaking of santander Bank US I've had good luck using their app to pay bills 
through their bill paying feature and the like.  I haven't had occasion to 
deposit checks through it. Anyone want to send me one I can try (laughs)?  Just 
kidding. I haven't encountered any areas where anything has been misspoken with 
voiceOver as of yet.
I hope that helps.
Robin


-Original Message-----
From: Jeff Clark
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:00 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Mobile Banking Apps - Santander Bank

Hello,
Not sure if there has been conversation about banking mobile apps, but I have 
some questions for the group.
I heard that the Santander Bank mobile app allows you to deposit checks with 
the app. Has anyone tried this with any mobile apps?
Is anyone specifically using the Santander Bank app, I have run into trouble 
with accessing buttons and it speaking foreign languages. Before I talk to tech 
support tomorrow, I thought I would post.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff






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Mobile Banking Apps - Santander Bank

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,
Not sure if there has been conversation about banking mobile apps, but I have 
some questions for the group.
I heard that the Santander Bank mobile app allows you to deposit checks with 
the app. Has anyone tried this with any mobile apps?
Is anyone specifically using the Santander Bank app, I have run into trouble 
with accessing buttons and it speaking foreign languages. Before I talk to tech 
support tomorrow, I thought I would post.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff

 




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Be My Eyes App

[Jeff Clark]

Hello Everyone,

Wondering how many people have successfully connected to a person on the Be My 
Eyes app. When it first came out, I tried it and it worked great. I loved it. 
Over the past several weeks, there were times when I tried it and the system 
rang for a period of time without answer. I tried different times of the day 
and week without success.

Does anyone have any tips on working the app?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

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Money Reader for Euros

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,

I live in the US and will be traveling to Europe in a couple of weeks. I am
curious if any of the money reading apps such as money reader can handle the
Euro currency.

Thanks in advance,

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RE: Uber app

[Jeff Clark]

Yes, the rating screen still works the same. This should not impact your 
ability to get back home. The ratings and comments are sent to the Uber main 
office and I don't think they will help with your return trip that same day. I 
had an issue with a driver last Sunday and added to the comments about his 
issues with taking my guide dog and Uber customer service was quick to respond 
that same day. They responded via e-mail after my return trip home. It didn't 
impact my return trip and they even refunded my fare as well as erased the 
rating from that driver who likely gave me a poor rating due to bringing my 
service dog. They escalated this guide dog issue to the headquarters and they 
appear to be working with the driver to ensure that others with service animals 
do not have issues in the future. They even called me the next day to listen to 
my complaint. I think they are doing pretty good in addressing customer 
relations. At least in the Philadelphia area.
Jeff


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Brent Harding
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:58 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Uber app

Does the driver rating screen still work the same as it has for awhile now, or 
is that an issue to watch out for? I don't want to get myself stranded 
somewhere because I couldn't rate the previous driver and book the trip home.
- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Clark" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 7:54 PM
Subject: RE: Uber app


Hello,
You can still use the app. The first screen has been changed to make it more 
difficult when using voiceover. You can't use the swipe gesture at the top of 
the screen, just the bottom when choosing which service such as UberX or SUV, 
ETC. At the top, just move your finger around the screen to choose the options.
Jeff


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Rebecca Ilniski
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:04 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Uber app

it's a bummer that the latest Uber app is not accessible any longer. I hope 
that they fix this in the future update. I really enjoyed using uber prior to 
this update

Rebecca and Zeb
personal email: rilni...@gmail.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/rebeccai5
twitter: zebs_mom
Sent from my IPhone

On Jan 23, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Thom Spittle  wrote:

Hi Marie,
I have nothing but good experiences with Uber. The drivers are just regular 
people trying to make a little extra money.
The vehicles are much better than a regular taxi cab.
Go go ahead and give it a try. You can use my promo code thoms9 to get a free 
ride up to a $20 value.

Let me know if I can help,

Thom S
thom3...@gmail.com

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 23, 2015, at 12:50 PM, Marie  wrote:
>
> Taxi service is terribly expensive here in Reno so I am thinking of 
> giving Uber a try. I have heard there have been a few bad experiences 
> as in assaults, etc. because the drivers are not screened. Has anyone 
> had any problems of this sort? Being a senior lady I don't want to 
> save a couple of bucks if there is any real danger involved. It seems 
> that a lot of blind individuals are using the service with good 
> results so am I being silly to worry?
> Marie
>
>
> -Original Message- From: Jeff Clark
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 7:32 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Uber app
>
> Ryan,
> I have done the same. To avoid the reverse, be sure you tap "set 
> pickup location" on the main screen. From there swipe to "add 
> destination". This is where you place your destination. You can either 
> get your fare estimate or request the ride on that screen.
> Hope this helps.
> Jeff
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Ryan Mann
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:45 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Uber app
>
> I don't know if It's fully accessible.  The last couple rides, I kept 
> reversing the pickup address and destination address.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 21, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Marianne Denning 
>> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> I assume you mean the app to get a Uber ride.  If so, yes it is 
>> accessible.
>>
>>> On 1/21/15, david gross  wrote:
>>> Can this app be used with vo?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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RE: Uber app

[Jeff Clark]

Hello,
You can still use the app. The first screen has been changed to make it more 
difficult when using voiceover. You can't use the swipe gesture at the top of 
the screen, just the bottom when choosing which service such as UberX or SUV, 
ETC. At the top, just move your finger around the screen to choose the options.
Jeff


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Rebecca Ilniski
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:04 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Uber app

it's a bummer that the latest Uber app is not accessible any longer. I hope 
that they fix this in the future update. I really enjoyed using uber prior to 
this update

Rebecca and Zeb
personal email: rilni...@gmail.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/rebeccai5
twitter: zebs_mom
Sent from my IPhone 

On Jan 23, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Thom Spittle  wrote:

Hi Marie,
I have nothing but good experiences with Uber. The drivers are just regular 
people trying to make a little extra money.
The vehicles are much better than a regular taxi cab.
Go go ahead and give it a try. You can use my promo code thoms9 to get a free 
ride up to a $20 value.

Let me know if I can help,

Thom S
thom3...@gmail.com

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 23, 2015, at 12:50 PM, Marie  wrote:
> 
> Taxi service is terribly expensive here in Reno so I am thinking of giving 
> Uber a try. I have heard there have been a few bad experiences as in 
> assaults, etc. because the drivers are not screened. Has anyone had any 
> problems of this sort? Being a senior lady I don't want to save a couple of 
> bucks if there is any real danger involved. It seems that a lot of blind 
> individuals are using the service with good results so am I being silly to 
> worry?
> Marie
> 
> 
> -Original Message- From: Jeff Clark
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 7:32 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Uber app
> 
> Ryan,
> I have done the same. To avoid the reverse, be sure you tap "set pickup 
> location" on the main screen. From there swipe to "add destination". This is 
> where you place your destination. You can either get your fare estimate or 
> request the ride on that screen.
> Hope this helps.
> Jeff
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Ryan Mann
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:45 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Uber app
> 
> I don't know if It's fully accessible.  The last couple rides, I kept 
> reversing the pickup address and destination address.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 21, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Marianne Denning  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I assume you mean the app to get a Uber ride.  If so, yes it is accessible.
>> 
>>> On 1/21/15, david gross  wrote:
>>> Can this app be used with vo?
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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RE: Uber app

[Jeff Clark]

Ryan,
I have done the same. To avoid the reverse, be sure you tap "set pickup 
location" on the main screen. From there swipe to "add destination". This is 
where you place your destination. You can either get your fare estimate or 
request the ride on that screen.
Hope this helps.
Jeff


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Ryan Mann
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:45 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Uber app

I don't know if It's fully accessible.  The last couple rides, I kept reversing 
the pickup address and destination address.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 21, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Marianne Denning  wrote:
> 
> I assume you mean the app to get a Uber ride.  If so, yes it is accessible.
> 
>> On 1/21/15, david gross  wrote:
>> Can this app be used with vo?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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IPad Mini and bluetooth keyboards

[Jeff Clark]

Hello, 

Does anyone know if the Amazon Basic Bluetooth keyboard is compatible with
IOS 8.1? I upgraded my IPad Mini and Iphone 5s to the latest IOS .1 and the
keyboard is not working correctly. Specifically using the keyboard to enter
text in edit boxes. I have an another IPAD mini with IOS 7 and it works
fine. Does anyone know what I may do with the Amazon keyboard to have it
work correctly? Firmware update or something?

Ok, now if this is a barrier with the IOS 8.1, can I put my IPad back to IOS
7? Any recommendations for Bluetooth keyboards that will work with IOS 8 and
voiceover?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

 

 

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