I didn't find any lessons when I did some research but I did find some 
phones that are targeted for the elderly with the simplicity of their 
design. Unfortunately the article says they are not yet available in the US. 
Here is an excerpt:

Speed-Dial-Only Handsets

Those with few outbound calling needs, may want to consider speed-dial only 
handsets.


Ignore The Kiddie Colors


LG’s Migo VX1000 is designed for CDMA networks, like Sprint and Verizon. It 
has just four large speed-dial buttons and a 911 key. Hearing-impaired 
grandpas will appreciate its full-duplex speaker and vibrate mode. And 
wandering seniors will benefit from Verizon’s edition, with its built-in GPS 
(Granny Positioning System)… whether they know it or not. Sprint offers a 
similar Migo.

Firefly is a comparable product for GSM nets, like Cingular and T-Mobile. 
While Firefly does not include GPS, it does let you set up 20 speed-dial 
numbers and restrict incoming calls to those on your whitelist.

The Shape of Things To Come?

Kyocera’s TU KA-S was designed for the elderly from the ground up. It sports 
big, clearly labeled buttons, and an ON/OFF power switch. Its case is built 
for grippability, an important consideration for those suffering from 
arthritis, carpal tunnel or other maladies that suppress dexterity. No 
instruction manual is required, because it has no user-programmable features 
at all.


Not Yet?


A hidden pleasure springs from this lack of electronic enhancement. Kyocera’s 
TU KA-S can listen for calls for up to 35 days on a single charge. On the 
other hand, chattering will cost you. After a four hour gabfest, you’ll be 
looking for a wall socket.

LG’s NS1000 is similarly configured.

Unfortunately, the TU KA-S is available only in Japan, and the NS1000 
requires a Korean address… until somebody makes a ruckus.



Maybe when this type of technology is made available here in the US we will 
see a greater percentage of the elderly embrace mobile technology.

Best Regards,

Craig Alinder
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My alienware computer site:
http://www.gaming-pc.net



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Rosen" <djrosen at comcast.net>
To: "The Technology and Literacy Discussion List" <technology at nifl.gov>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 6:56 AM
Subject: [Technology 489] Lessons for adults on using mobile phones


Technology Colleagues,

On the Health literacy discussion list we have been discussing access
to mobile (cell) telephones.  People who:
• are older
• do not have money
• live in rural areas
• have low literacy skills
especially, those who fit several of these crtiteria, are less likely
to have access to mobile phones. But I wonder if adult literacy
programs could help people who _do_ have mobile phones to use them
more fully.  Is anyone aware of good directions for using a mobile
phone, written in plain language, with good illustrations and
diagrams, that might be suitable for adult basic skills learners?  I
would be especially interested in any lessons designed for helping
adults use mobile phones.

Thanks,

David J. Rosen
djrosen at comcast.net





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