Wireless Devices and Resources

• Android 13 smart phone with 6.4” screen

• Google Assistant-voice control
• Motion Sense-no touch required
• Built-in Android accessibility features, such as:
• TalkBack
• Voice Commands
• Captions
• Magnification
• BrailleBack
• Adjustable display and font size
• Use with mobile applications (“apps”) to broaden access for different needs (e.g. captioning, video relay, etc.)
• 64 or 128 GB storage capacity

• User must sign up for their own wireless plan

• Simple cell phone for people with
  vision loss
  • Reads contacts and texts out loud
  • Large, tactile buttons for
  comfortable phone control
  • SOS button triggers call to
  emergency contact
  • Speed dial by pressing one button
  • Voice Control
  • Long-lasting battery
  • User must have or sign up for
  their own wireless plan (GSM
  plan only—Does not work with
  Verizon and Lively)

Resources

• Quick use guide – MiniVision2

• Built-in iOS accessibility features,
  such as:
• VoiceOver
• Voice Commands
• Magnification
• Adjustable display and font
  size
• Use with mobile applications
  (“apps”) to broaden access for
  different needs (e.g. captioning,
  video relay, etc.)
• 64 GB storage capacity
• User must sign up for their own
  wireless plan

Resources

• Links to Videos from Apple Support on iAccessibility Website
• Apple Accessibility Webpage – Full of Resources!
• iPhone and iPad Videos related to low vision and blindness by Hadley (with closed captions and transcript)
• iPad and iPhone Accessibility Information from Raz Mobility
• AUDIO – iPhone SE for Low Vision
• AUDIO – iPhone XR for Low Vision

• Android smart phone with 6.4” Screen
• Built-in Android 13 accessibility features, such as:
  – TalkBack
  – Voice Commands
  – Captions
  – Magnification
  – BrailleBack
  – Adjustable display and font size
• Use with mobile applications (“apps”) to broaden access for different needs (e.g. captioning, video relay, etc.)
• 64 or 128 GB Storage Capacity
• Expandable storage – supports microSD cards (not provided)
• (User must sign up for their own data plan.)

Resources

• Samsung Galaxy S9 User Guide (PDF)
• Samsung Galaxy S9 resources from Raz Mobility
• Samsung Galaxy S9’s unique accessibility features for people with hearing loss (PDF)
• Accessibility Videos related to low vision and blindness by Hadley (with closed captions and transcript)
• Android Accessibility Information from Raz Mobility

• Apple tablet with 10.2″ screen
• Built-in iOS accessibility features, such as:
  – VoiceOver
  – Voice Commands
  – Magnification
  – Adjustable display and font size
• Use with mobile applications (“apps”) to broaden access for different needs (e.g. captioning, video relay, etc.)
• 32 GB storage capacity
• (User must sign up for their own data plan.)

Resources

• Links to Videos from Apple Support on iAccessibility Website
• Apple Accessibility Webpage – Full of Resources!
• iPhone and iPad Videos related to low vision and blindness by Hadley (with closed captions and transcript)
• iPad and iPhone Accessibility Information from Raz Mobility

• Works with virtually any Bluetooth cell phone or smartphone
• Amplifies up to 40 dB
• Loud ringer with adjustable ringer volume control
• Adjustable tone control
• Eliminates static and distortion for easy listening
• Built-in T-Coil mode allows use with T-Coil equipped hearing aids
• Selectable speakerphone mode
• Comes with a magnetic visor clip (used for “hand-free” conversations)

NOTE: The SA-40 is NOT a cell phone; it is an amplified handset that pairs with your existing cell phone.

A Bluetooth-capable cell phone or similar device is required for the SA-40 to operate.

Resources

• SA-40 HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier User Guide (PDF)
• Video Overview of HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier
• Device Demonstration Video by Serene Innovations

• Android smart tablet with 12.4″ Screen
• Built-in Android 13 accessibility features, such as:
  – TalkBack
  – Voice Commands
  – Captions
  – Magnification
  – BrailleBack
  – Adjustable display and font size
• Use with mobile applications (“apps”) to broaden access for different needs (e.g. captioning, video relay, etc.)
• 64 GB Storage Capacity
• Expandable storage – supports microSD cards (not provided)
• (User must designate their data plan through Verizon, or GSM.)

Resources

• Samsung Galaxy S4 Tablet Quick Start Guide (PDF)
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Tablet User Guide
• Accessibility Videos related to low vision and blindness by Hadley (with closed captions and transcript)
• Android Accessibility Information from Raz Mobility

• Park your cell phone on the unit and set it to “vibrate”
• Bright flashing patterns and adjustable ring tones
• Bright lights alert you to a missed call or text message
• Detects and alerts user to public emergency broadcast warnings of impending emergencies or disasters
• USB port can be used as a charging station for your cell phone
• Battery Backup in case of power outages (batteries not included)

Resources

• Serene Innovations RF-200 User Guide (PDF)
• How-To Video with ASL and Closed Captions

• Wireless
• Bluetooth
• Give notification from wireless device calls and messages
• Uses an app called “Vibio bed shaker” to create alarms and change settings
• 3 modes of vibration power (soft, medium, strong)
• Snooze by pulling strap
• Set snooze intervals of 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15 minutes
• Works if wireless device is turned off