Surf the net via voice; company brings the world of internet to blind and low-vision

To many of us, the net is an awesome place full of possibilities. To others with blindness or low-vision, it is very quiet and dark. One company in particular is stepping up to change that.

Meet VTS or Voice Terminal Service. Instead of requiring special software like ZoomText that magnifies and reads text, this service requires nothing but a phone line. By calling in, users can get e-mail, stock quotes, news, calendar info and more. According the services users, Google Calendar functions were the most requested. Now updating your calendar can be done almost effortlessly by using the same “quick-add” syntax as you would if you doing it on the computer.

“Our technology makes the capabilities of an iPhone, Blackberry or other mobile phone fully available to individuals with visual impairments,” said Brian Lichorowic, President & CEO of Audiopoint. “Using VTS liberates those with vision loss of any degree to be able to use even a small mobile device without any fundamental alterations of any kind required.”

Checking e-mail takes just a word. With the company’s patented Notifier technology, the Internet can reach out via your phone and remind you about appointments or urgent messages. How cool is that?

The tool is not only pretty handy but very affordable. Monthly plans start at just $1.99. And if you are a vet you may qualify for complimentary service.

It is so common for us to see business use economics to price their wares. It is rare and refreshing to see one company using it’s heart.

Check them out: [Audiopoint.net]