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Mobile phones for the elderly and the blind

June 11, 2006 on 9:02 pm | In cell phones, interesting, technology |

Emporia Trying to teach your parents how to use that new cell phone, can be frustrating for everyone. Lets face it.. Today, most cell phones are complicated, with an overload of features and settings, that you might even have a hard time getting used to.

Based out of Linz, Austria, Emporia mainly focuses on manufacturing mobile phones for the elderly. These specialized phones, feature an emergency button, simple operation with easy to navigate menus, big easy to press buttons, and a large display with big lettering. They are also hearing aid compatible, with extra loud speakerphone volume and ringer settings.

Emporia is also currently working on building mobile phones for blind people.

The screenless mobile phone for the blind people will feature text-to-speech technologies. The phone will read out loud incoming text messages, and the number or name of the caller, when there is an incoming call. The phone will also speak each number that is pressed while dialing out.

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I would like information on buying a phone for the my ederly sight impaired dad. Please send me information on where I can buy one.
Thank you!

Comment by Debbie Tarasievich — July 18, 2006 #
My wife can not read the display on her
Motorola slim cell phone. V3GSM. I am looking for a larger desplay. You cell phone from the WEB picture looks like it may do the job. My Cell service is provided by Cingular in the USA. What I need to know is the your cell phone compatable with my service. Advise cost.

Lee Walker

Comment by Sharron Walker — September 13, 2006 #
I am looking for a cell phone for my 81 year old mother. Because she has shaking hands most days she would need a cell with large key pads and voice activation. Any ideas?

Comment by Ellen Leonard — November 3, 2006 #
actually i am looking for a mobile for blind ppl, i think this tts text to speach mobile is what i am looking for, also i would like to know what languages this mobile can support, and if its able to have the arabic language?? this is so important for me to know, also i would like to know how much will it cost to get such a mobile.

Comment by Yehia — November 19, 2006 #
I am looking for a cell phone for a friend who is totally blind.Does someone offer dierectory assistance at low cost? How about a voice operated
phone?

Comment by John J. — December 8, 2006 #
Are these phones (especially with large buttons and simplified keypad) available in UK. If so please list stockists , and likely prices.

Thanks

Comment by george mulvagh — January 22, 2007 #
I live in the US, but travel extensively throughout Europe, Russia, Israel, etc. Does this phone work overseas? Can I use it with my T-mobile account?

Comment by Lillian T. — February 11, 2007 #
I am looking for an emergency phone for someone 88 with poor sight and no ability to do much more than push a panic button.

Comment by Barbara R. — March 9, 2007 #
Has it got a lock position so that when it is in a pocket it won’t phone someone up when they bend over/inadvertently press the buttons etc?

Great idea - I’m not in their target group but it offers all I need in an easily useable package.

Thanks

Chris

Comment by Chris P — March 17, 2007 #
I am looking for a phone for my elderly mother which has large buttons and is very simple to use.

Thanks,

Megan

Comment by Megan — March 24, 2007 #
I would like information on buying a phone for the my ederly sight impaired mom. Please send me information on where I can buy one.
Thank you!

Comment by p renneb — March 24, 2007 #
I would like information and costs of your mobile phone for partially-sighted-elderly. Where can I get one (in time for a May birthday)?

Thank you in anticipation

Comment by Carol Sandys — March 28, 2007 #
I am looking for a phone with a larger key pads for my dad who has a bad vision. PLease send me pictures and prices. Can he use it for with his t-mobilw account?

Comment by Mara — April 26, 2007 #
Hi, i would like to know if this mobile phone (partially sighted-elderly) is available in the uk and if so when? Or a phone that has an emergency button? Thanks.

Comment by Claire — May 9, 2007 #
USA customers should look at Jitterbug phones for their elderly parents. I am researching it now. Their site is http://www.jitterbug.com/Phones.aspx

Comment by Rob — June 26, 2007 #
Can the mobile phones with the emergency button be used in Malta?
What is the product price and shipping costs/

Comment by paul sciberras — July 13, 2007 #
I have been wishing for ages that one of the mobile phone companies would recognise the market potential among the elderly and infirm for a basic mobile phone, I think there is probably a huge market for them. I can immediately think of two people who would greatly benefit from having a life fone, please advise where I can obtain them.
regards
Marion Manson.

Comment by Marion Manson — July 26, 2007 #
are these phones for the elderly available for purchase in the irish republic?

Comment by ursula rizou — August 13, 2007 #
HOW MUCH AND WHERE DO YOU GET THESE EMPORIA MOBILE PHONES FOR THE ELDERLY?

I DON’T WANT A PLAN TO GO WITH PHONE.

REGARDS

Comment by Magdalen purcell — October 9, 2007 #
I need a cell phone for an elderly person who does not like the new cell phones, she gets very frightened of hers, so need something for the u.k market for her. thank you Pat

Comment by pat — October 29, 2007 #
I must have a phone that is easy to use for my mother. Her hands are weak so it must be flexible and easy to hold. Her hearing is not so good, so it needs a comparitable booster. Her eyes are just okay, so she needs a large, simple easy to use keypad. I can program important numbers for her, however she only needs 4 or 5 at the most.
I like the phone that you show on this website.
what kind of activation is necessary to use it in the U.S.A.? Can any mobile carrier connect it, and at a very affordable rate. Who, if any carriers are you affiliated with in the U.S.A.?
I would appreciate hearing from you ASAP as I will be going to visit her in Florida on November 29th.
Ed Green

Comment by Ed Green — November 16, 2007 #
Isn’t there a phone with a few pre-programmed numbers as simple as touching one button? For the elderly, who are technologically impaired, there needs to be a phone as easy easy as possible, just to connect to a few essential numbers.

Comment by Diana — December 8, 2007 #
Hey! I would like to know where I can find or order Emporia mobile phone from. Or any information about it. Thank you in advance.

Comment by Andrey — December 15, 2007 #
I need a mobile for my mum who is visualaly and hearing impaired, she needs black letters on a white background with a large screen and large buttons for her fingers to cope with, dont mind the cost just need a phone, the only way I can contact her efficiantly is to text and for her to text back as trying to talk on the land phone is hard work

Comment by Pauline — December 27, 2007 #

Mobile phones for the elderly and the blind

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