#blindshell — Public Fediverse posts

*I've been blind all of my life and do not need technology training, for those who are wondering. I simply hate touchscreens and want a simple solution to a simple problem. Note that the double-tap on the back of the phone doesn't work for me.*
I need an alternative to my iPhone or my Galaxy A15 for making calls. I am totally blind and also have hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating). The latter isn't always bad, but when it is, it makes using a touchscreen more difficult. Plus, I have no patience with them, especially for a basic thing like making calls, even when my hands are totally dry. As it is, I just call from my contacts because I can't dial normally. I then spend several minutes trying to hang up because the call isn't always in focus, and when it is, it's difficult to find the end call option. When it's not, I have to try to get back to that window in the first place. I just want to dial a number, hit send, talk, and hit end. I believe my Galaxy can use the volume buttons for the last part, but it's a large phone, so I switched to the iPhone SE 2022. It works well for other things, but as a basic phone, it's annoying!

I'm considering a Blindshell 3, even though it is still much larger than I'd prefer. My other options are a MiniVision2+, and a SmartVision3. The MiniVision2+, at least, is the right size and much cheaper. All have real buttons. I use my iPhone to make and receive calls, to check the weather, time, and news, to set alarms, and to read printed text via Seeing AI. Rarely, I might change some Alexa settings or use Merlin Bird ID. Which phone should I get, or is there another option that I'm not aware of? I'm in New Jersey and am using Mint Mobile, if it helps.

I bought a Cell2Jack, which allows me to use a real phone connected to a mobile phone via bluetooth. When I called Mom's landline, it worked fine. When I called her mobile, she heard echos of her won voice, no matter what settings I changed. Otherwise, I loved it!

#Android #accessibility #blind #BlindShell #Cell2Jack #IOS #landline #MiniVision2+ #MintMobile #MobilePhone #phones #SmartVision3 #technology

*I've been blind all of my life and do not need technology training, for those who are wondering. I simply hate touchscreens and want a simple solution to a simple problem. Note that the double-tap on the back of the phone doesn't work for me.*
I need an alternative to my iPhone or my Galaxy A15 for making calls. I am totally blind and also have hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating). The latter isn't always bad, but when it is, it makes using a touchscreen more difficult. Plus, I have no patience with them, especially for a basic thing like making calls, even when my hands are totally dry. As it is, I just call from my contacts because I can't dial normally. I then spend several minutes trying to hang up because the call isn't always in focus, and when it is, it's difficult to find the end call option. When it's not, I have to try to get back to that window in the first place. I just want to dial a number, hit send, talk, and hit end. I believe my Galaxy can use the volume buttons for the last part, but it's a large phone, so I switched to the iPhone SE 2022. It works well for other things, but as a basic phone, it's annoying!

I'm considering a Blindshell 3, even though it is still much larger than I'd prefer. My other options are a MiniVision2+, and a SmartVision3. The MiniVision2+, at least, is the right size and much cheaper. All have real buttons. I use my iPhone to make and receive calls, to check the weather, time, and news, to set alarms, and to read printed text via Seeing AI. Rarely, I might change some Alexa settings or use Merlin Bird ID. Which phone should I get, or is there another option that I'm not aware of? I'm in New Jersey and am using Mint Mobile, if it helps.

I bought a Cell2Jack, which allows me to use a real phone connected to a mobile phone via bluetooth. When I called Mom's landline, it worked fine. When I called her mobile, she heard echos of her won voice, no matter what settings I changed. Otherwise, I loved it!

#Android #accessibility #blind #BlindShell #Cell2Jack #IOS #landline #MiniVision2+ #MintMobile #MobilePhone #phones #SmartVision3 #technology

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Everyone needs a bit of help now and then. BlindShell Classic 3 owners have Tandem when they need a little help from their friends.
How It Works
1) Install the App
On a BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem comes pre-installed.
On a smartphone/tablet: Download Tandem from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2) Connect Your Devices
Connect directly with another BlindShell Classic 3 user through the app.
Or send an invite link by SMS to Android or iOS user from the BlindShell phone.
3) Start Helping (or Getting Help!) and Communicating
Once connected, you can send messages, call, or offer support—like remote help—when needed.
Ask Luna to call or message anyone in your Tandem contacts, she can even start remote control to help you right away.
Who Can Use Tandem?
BlindShell Classic 3 users
Can receive help or easily communicate with their trusted contacts - whether that’s a family member, a friend, or even another BlindShell user.
Android & iOS users
Can install the Tandem app to stay in touch and offer help to BlindShell users — even from a distance.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Tips #Technology

Everyone needs a bit of help now and then. BlindShell Classic 3 owners have Tandem when they need a little help from their friends.
How It Works
1) Install the App
On a BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem comes pre-installed.
On a smartphone/tablet: Download Tandem from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2) Connect Your Devices
Connect directly with another BlindShell Classic 3 user through the app.
Or send an invite link by SMS to Android or iOS user from the BlindShell phone.
3) Start Helping (or Getting Help!) and Communicating
Once connected, you can send messages, call, or offer support—like remote help—when needed.
Ask Luna to call or message anyone in your Tandem contacts, she can even start remote control to help you right away.
Who Can Use Tandem?
BlindShell Classic 3 users
Can receive help or easily communicate with their trusted contacts - whether that’s a family member, a friend, or even another BlindShell user.
Android & iOS users
Can install the Tandem app to stay in touch and offer help to BlindShell users — even from a distance.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Tips #Technology

Everyone needs a bit of help now and then. BlindShell Classic 3 owners have Tandem when they need a little help from their friends.
How It Works
1) Install the App
On a BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem comes pre-installed.
On a smartphone/tablet: Download Tandem from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2) Connect Your Devices
Connect directly with another BlindShell Classic 3 user through the app.
Or send an invite link by SMS to Android or iOS user from the BlindShell phone.
3) Start Helping (or Getting Help!) and Communicating
Once connected, you can send messages, call, or offer support—like remote help—when needed.
Ask Luna to call or message anyone in your Tandem contacts, she can even start remote control to help you right away.
Who Can Use Tandem?
BlindShell Classic 3 users
Can receive help or easily communicate with their trusted contacts - whether that’s a family member, a friend, or even another BlindShell user.
Android & iOS users
Can install the Tandem app to stay in touch and offer help to BlindShell users — even from a distance.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Tips #Technology

Everyone needs a bit of help now and then. BlindShell Classic 3 owners have Tandem when they need a little help from their friends.
How It Works
1) Install the App
On a BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem comes pre-installed.
On a smartphone/tablet: Download Tandem from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2) Connect Your Devices
Connect directly with another BlindShell Classic 3 user through the app.
Or send an invite link by SMS to Android or iOS user from the BlindShell phone.
3) Start Helping (or Getting Help!) and Communicating
Once connected, you can send messages, call, or offer support—like remote help—when needed.
Ask Luna to call or message anyone in your Tandem contacts, she can even start remote control to help you right away.
Who Can Use Tandem?
BlindShell Classic 3 users
Can receive help or easily communicate with their trusted contacts - whether that’s a family member, a friend, or even another BlindShell user.
Android & iOS users
Can install the Tandem app to stay in touch and offer help to BlindShell users — even from a distance.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Tips #Technology

Everyone needs a bit of help now and then. BlindShell Classic 3 owners have Tandem when they need a little help from their friends.
How It Works
1) Install the App
On a BlindShell Classic 3: Tandem comes pre-installed.
On a smartphone/tablet: Download Tandem from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2) Connect Your Devices
Connect directly with another BlindShell Classic 3 user through the app.
Or send an invite link by SMS to Android or iOS user from the BlindShell phone.
3) Start Helping (or Getting Help!) and Communicating
Once connected, you can send messages, call, or offer support—like remote help—when needed.
Ask Luna to call or message anyone in your Tandem contacts, she can even start remote control to help you right away.
Who Can Use Tandem?
BlindShell Classic 3 users
Can receive help or easily communicate with their trusted contacts - whether that’s a family member, a friend, or even another BlindShell user.
Android & iOS users
Can install the Tandem app to stay in touch and offer help to BlindShell users — even from a distance.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Tips #Technology

Not only do we have an android class actively in session, but we also have a blindshell class for the classic 3 in session .

Has your BlindShell Classic 3 phone accidentally been muted? Here’s how to get speech back without going into settings which would be very difficult without speech.
To turn speech back on for the BlindShell Classic 3:
Hold down the Cancel button (the red button) for about 2 seconds until you feel a short vibration.
Press the Down button 6 times.
Press the OK button twice.
Press the 4 key, then press OK.
Press the 4 key again, then press OK.
Press the 1 key, then press OK.
After a short pause (about 2 seconds), try pressing the Up or Down button, and you should hear the speech again.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #TTS #TechTips

Not only do we have an android class actively in session, but we also have a blindshell class for the classic 3 in session .

Has your BlindShell Classic 3 phone accidentally been muted? Here’s how to get speech back without going into settings which would be very difficult without speech.
To turn speech back on for the BlindShell Classic 3:
Hold down the Cancel button (the red button) for about 2 seconds until you feel a short vibration.
Press the Down button 6 times.
Press the OK button twice.
Press the 4 key, then press OK.
Press the 4 key again, then press OK.
Press the 1 key, then press OK.
After a short pause (about 2 seconds), try pressing the Up or Down button, and you should hear the speech again.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #TTS #TechTips

Not only do we have an android class actively in session, but we also have a blindshell class for the classic 3 in session .

Has your BlindShell Classic 3 phone accidentally been muted? Here’s how to get speech back without going into settings which would be very difficult without speech.
To turn speech back on for the BlindShell Classic 3:
Hold down the Cancel button (the red button) for about 2 seconds until you feel a short vibration.
Press the Down button 6 times.
Press the OK button twice.
Press the 4 key, then press OK.
Press the 4 key again, then press OK.
Press the 1 key, then press OK.
After a short pause (about 2 seconds), try pressing the Up or Down button, and you should hear the speech again.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #TTS #TechTips

Not only do we have an android class actively in session, but we also have a blindshell class for the classic 3 in session .

Has your BlindShell Classic 3 phone accidentally been muted? Here’s how to get speech back without going into settings which would be very difficult without speech.
To turn speech back on for the BlindShell Classic 3:
Hold down the Cancel button (the red button) for about 2 seconds until you feel a short vibration.
Press the Down button 6 times.
Press the OK button twice.
Press the 4 key, then press OK.
Press the 4 key again, then press OK.
Press the 1 key, then press OK.
After a short pause (about 2 seconds), try pressing the Up or Down button, and you should hear the speech again.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #TTS #TechTips

Not only do we have an android class actively in session, but we also have a blindshell class for the classic 3 in session .

Has your BlindShell Classic 3 phone accidentally been muted? Here’s how to get speech back without going into settings which would be very difficult without speech.
To turn speech back on for the BlindShell Classic 3:
Hold down the Cancel button (the red button) for about 2 seconds until you feel a short vibration.
Press the Down button 6 times.
Press the OK button twice.
Press the 4 key, then press OK.
Press the 4 key again, then press OK.
Press the 1 key, then press OK.
After a short pause (about 2 seconds), try pressing the Up or Down button, and you should hear the speech again.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #TTS #TechTips

Busy with your BITS Bulletin or BITS Bytes and don't want to take a call on your BlindShell? You can reject it and send a quick text reply instead.
Here's how:
1 Turn on quick reply in your call settings.
2 When a call comes in, choose the option to reject it.
3 After rejecting, the option to send a quick reply will appear.
4 Pick a pre-made reply or write your own.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTechnology

Busy with your BITS Bulletin or BITS Bytes and don't want to take a call on your BlindShell? You can reject it and send a quick text reply instead.
Here's how:
1 Turn on quick reply in your call settings.
2 When a call comes in, choose the option to reject it.
3 After rejecting, the option to send a quick reply will appear.
4 Pick a pre-made reply or write your own.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTechnology

Busy with your BITS Bulletin or BITS Bytes and don't want to take a call on your BlindShell? You can reject it and send a quick text reply instead.
Here's how:
1 Turn on quick reply in your call settings.
2 When a call comes in, choose the option to reject it.
3 After rejecting, the option to send a quick reply will appear.
4 Pick a pre-made reply or write your own.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTechnology

Busy with your BITS Bulletin or BITS Bytes and don't want to take a call on your BlindShell? You can reject it and send a quick text reply instead.
Here's how:
1 Turn on quick reply in your call settings.
2 When a call comes in, choose the option to reject it.
3 After rejecting, the option to send a quick reply will appear.
4 Pick a pre-made reply or write your own.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTechnology

Busy with your BITS Bulletin or BITS Bytes and don't want to take a call on your BlindShell? You can reject it and send a quick text reply instead.
Here's how:
1 Turn on quick reply in your call settings.
2 When a call comes in, choose the option to reject it.
3 After rejecting, the option to send a quick reply will appear.
4 Pick a pre-made reply or write your own.
#BitsTips #BlindShell #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTechnology

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📱 PCB Peer Engagement Presents
🗓 February 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

Diane Ducharme, BlindShell subject matter expert & facilitator of ACB Community’s Sunday Night Shellin’, will discuss what’s new with the BlindShell phone, including exciting developments involving AI

The program will stream on Clubhouse, Zoom & ACB Media

Co-sponsored by the PCB Communications Team & PCB Technology Team

Join us for an evening of technology & peer connection

#PCB #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindShell #PA

📱 PCB Peer Engagement Presents
🗓 February 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

Diane Ducharme, BlindShell subject matter expert & facilitator of ACB Community’s Sunday Night Shellin’, will discuss what’s new with the BlindShell phone, including exciting developments involving AI

The program will stream on Clubhouse, Zoom & ACB Media

Co-sponsored by the PCB Communications Team & PCB Technology Team

Join us for an evening of technology & peer connection

#PCB #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindShell #PA

📱 PCB Peer Engagement Presents
🗓 February 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

Diane Ducharme, BlindShell subject matter expert & facilitator of ACB Community’s Sunday Night Shellin’, will discuss what’s new with the BlindShell phone, including exciting developments involving AI

The program will stream on Clubhouse, Zoom & ACB Media

Co-sponsored by the PCB Communications Team & PCB Technology Team

Join us for an evening of technology & peer connection

#PCB #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindShell #PA

📱 PCB Peer Engagement Presents
🗓 February 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

Diane Ducharme, BlindShell subject matter expert & facilitator of ACB Community’s Sunday Night Shellin’, will discuss what’s new with the BlindShell phone, including exciting developments involving AI

The program will stream on Clubhouse, Zoom & ACB Media

Co-sponsored by the PCB Communications Team & PCB Technology Team

Join us for an evening of technology & peer connection

#PCB #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindShell #PA

📱 PCB Peer Engagement Presents
🗓 February 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

Diane Ducharme, BlindShell subject matter expert & facilitator of ACB Community’s Sunday Night Shellin’, will discuss what’s new with the BlindShell phone, including exciting developments involving AI

The program will stream on Clubhouse, Zoom & ACB Media

Co-sponsored by the PCB Communications Team & PCB Technology Team

Join us for an evening of technology & peer connection

#PCB #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindShell #PA

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Fun Fact, F11 will turn the volume down, 🔉 and f12 will increase the Volume! 🔊 #BlindShell Tip #ShellPhoneShow https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

Fun Fact, F11 will turn the volume down, 🔉 and f12 will increase the Volume! 🔊 #BlindShell Tip #ShellPhoneShow https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

Fun Fact, F11 will turn the volume down, 🔉 and f12 will increase the Volume! 🔊 #BlindShell Tip #ShellPhoneShow https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

Fun Fact, F11 will turn the volume down, 🔉 and f12 will increase the Volume! 🔊 #BlindShell Tip #ShellPhoneShow https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

Listen to #BeMyAi on the #BlindShell Classic 2…

Listen to #BeMyAi on the #BlindShell Classic 2…

Listen to #BeMyAi on the #BlindShell Classic 2…

Just announced on BlindShell Classic 2 - 101 and Beyond… #BlindShell classic 2's Be My Eyes gets Be My AI tomorrow.

Just announced on BlindShell Classic 2 - 101 and Beyond… #BlindShell classic 2's Be My Eyes gets Be My AI tomorrow.

Just announced on BlindShell Classic 2 - 101 and Beyond… #BlindShell classic 2's Be My Eyes gets Be My AI tomorrow.

Just announced on BlindShell Classic 2 - 101 and Beyond… #BlindShell classic 2's Be My Eyes gets Be My AI tomorrow.

🖋️ Filling out the registration form on my Blindshell Classic 2. It's all about accessibility!
🎉 Special offer alert! Get a free beep with your purchase of a new Blindshell Classic 2 at ATGuys.com.
Listen to how smooth this process is!! I love how the focus moves to the next edit field with the user not having to press the down key! #Win #BlindShell #ScripTalkShell Phone Show is at:

https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

🖋️ Filling out the registration form on my Blindshell Classic 2. It's all about accessibility!
🎉 Special offer alert! Get a free beep with your purchase of a new Blindshell Classic 2 at ATGuys.com.
Listen to how smooth this process is!! I love how the focus moves to the next edit field with the user not having to press the down key! #Win #BlindShell #ScripTalkShell Phone Show is at:

https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

🖋️ Filling out the registration form on my Blindshell Classic 2. It's all about accessibility!
🎉 Special offer alert! Get a free beep with your purchase of a new Blindshell Classic 2 at ATGuys.com.
Listen to how smooth this process is!! I love how the focus moves to the next edit field with the user not having to press the down key! #Win #BlindShell #ScripTalkShell Phone Show is at:

https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show

Just worked with a customer to set up a brand new Gmail account using the internet browser on #BlindShell Classic 2. And guess what, she was 85 years old! She heard the podcast We dropped a couple of weeks ago on the shell phone show showing you the email client and needed help with creating an email account so she can engage using email. Missed that episode? Listen at https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show/cbe466bf/unleashing-the-power-of-email-on-the-blindshell-classic-2 #unmute

Just worked with a customer to set up a brand new Gmail account using the internet browser on #BlindShell Classic 2. And guess what, she was 85 years old! She heard the podcast We dropped a couple of weeks ago on the shell phone show showing you the email client and needed help with creating an email account so she can engage using email. Missed that episode? Listen at https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show/cbe466bf/unleashing-the-power-of-email-on-the-blindshell-classic-2 #unmute

Just worked with a customer to set up a brand new Gmail account using the internet browser on #BlindShell Classic 2. And guess what, she was 85 years old! She heard the podcast We dropped a couple of weeks ago on the shell phone show showing you the email client and needed help with creating an email account so she can engage using email. Missed that episode? Listen at https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show/cbe466bf/unleashing-the-power-of-email-on-the-blindshell-classic-2 #unmute

Just worked with a customer to set up a brand new Gmail account using the internet browser on #BlindShell Classic 2. And guess what, she was 85 years old! She heard the podcast We dropped a couple of weeks ago on the shell phone show showing you the email client and needed help with creating an email account so she can engage using email. Missed that episode? Listen at https://pnc.st/s/shell-phone-show/cbe466bf/unleashing-the-power-of-email-on-the-blindshell-classic-2 #unmute

Attention #BlindShell users! #Sero, our award winning information service and social network for the #VisuallyImpaired, is now available for the BlindShell Classic2 accessible smartphone! Now you can listen to our vast content collection, talk to fellow users, catch the news and weather, and much more all from the familiar interface of your BlindShell phone! And from now until September 30th, you can grab a year's subscription for your BlindShell at a special discount rate of $60!
Visit https://mysero.net/blindshell
to take advantage of this special.
Read more about this exciting launch at
https://pneumasolutions.com/blindshell-classic-2-integrates-sero-a-leap-forward-in-assistive-technology/
#accessibility

Attention #BlindShell users! #Sero, our award winning information service and social network for the #VisuallyImpaired, is now available for the BlindShell Classic2 accessible smartphone! Now you can listen to our vast content collection, talk to fellow users, catch the news and weather, and much more all from the familiar interface of your BlindShell phone! And from now until September 30th, you can grab a year's subscription for your BlindShell at a special discount rate of $60!
Visit https://mysero.net/blindshell
to take advantage of this special.
Read more about this exciting launch at
https://pneumasolutions.com/blindshell-classic-2-integrates-sero-a-leap-forward-in-assistive-technology/
#accessibility

Attention #BlindShell users! #Sero, our award winning information service and social network for the #VisuallyImpaired, is now available for the BlindShell Classic2 accessible smartphone! Now you can listen to our vast content collection, talk to fellow users, catch the news and weather, and much more all from the familiar interface of your BlindShell phone! And from now until September 30th, you can grab a year's subscription for your BlindShell at a special discount rate of $60!
Visit https://mysero.net/blindshell
to take advantage of this special.
Read more about this exciting launch at
https://pneumasolutions.com/blindshell-classic-2-integrates-sero-a-leap-forward-in-assistive-technology/
#accessibility

Attention #BlindShell users! #Sero, our award winning information service and social network for the #VisuallyImpaired, is now available for the BlindShell Classic2 accessible smartphone! Now you can listen to our vast content collection, talk to fellow users, catch the news and weather, and much more all from the familiar interface of your BlindShell phone! And from now until September 30th, you can grab a year's subscription for your BlindShell at a special discount rate of $60!
Visit https://mysero.net/blindshell
to take advantage of this special.
Read more about this exciting launch at
https://pneumasolutions.com/blindshell-classic-2-integrates-sero-a-leap-forward-in-assistive-technology/
#accessibility