TALKS Software

For customers with visual disabilities, this winning combination can offer new accessibility!

Ever wish you could have the screen reading capability on your wireless phone that you have on your computer? Well now you can with TALKS by AT&T—unique speech-enabling software that essentially turns the new Nokia 6620 handset into a talking mobile phone.

The software itself is stored on a Multi Media Card (MMC) that is inserted in the phone similar to the insertion of a SIM card. Once inserted, this software runs in the background and translates screens, keystrokes, menu selections, and more into speech output that is audible via the handset speaker or a connected headset, thereby making most phone functions accessible for customers with visual disabilities. This software can tell you if email or text messages have arrived, what calls you've missed and most other key screen functions—all things that before now were only accessibility "wish list" items.

So what exactly can TALKS and the Nokia 6620 facilitate? Specifically, once activated on the AT&T wireless network, this TALKS/ Nokia 6620 combination will allow our customers with visual disabilities to:

• Hear incoming Caller ID which allows you to be selective about the calls you answer
• Know the phone's signal and battery strength
• Write and read notes, text messages, and email
• Compose and access multi-media messages (MMS)
• Add, edit, and dial entries in a contact database
• Use the appointment calendar, alarm clock, and other tools
• Edit the phone's profile and settings

While the TALKS/Nokia 6620 combination may not be for everyone, if you currently use a screen reader, consider yourself somewhat technically savvy, and are willing to undertake the usual new technology learning curve, this product may be exactly what you need to harness the full potential of your phone.

To see if the TALKS software is right for you, it might be helpful to review the TALKS Manual to see what the software will enable. The following formats are available:

• TALKS Manual in Word Large Print Format (.doc)
• TALKS Manual in text (ASCII)
• TALKS Manual in mp3 audio

• TALKS Quick Start Guide in Word Large Print Format (.doc)
• TALKS Quick Start Guide in text (ASCII)

TALKS by AT&T Introductory Rebate Offer

To help enable this purchase, AT&T for a limited time is offering a special introductory rebate on the TALKS software to customers with qualifying visual disabilities. To qualify for the rebate you must first purchase the TALKS software from AT&T at the retail price of $199, complete the application and certification process, and agree to either a one or two-year new service contract or extension of your present contract, which will determine the rebate amount. Qualifying customers signing a one-year service contract/extension will receive a $100 rebate while those signing a two-year receive a $199 rebate. The TALKS rebate will appear as a service credit on the wireless bill after a 30-day waiting period and is not available as a cash payout. Certification forms, approvals, and TALKS rebates will be handled by AT&T's National Center for Customers with Disability (NCCD).

For specific details on the TALKS software ordering process and applying for the introductory rebate, see TALKS Rebate Program.