Things You'll Need:
- time
- patience
- know your spending limit
- creativity
- flexibility
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Step 1
Be sure that you take the person who has a disability into the phone store with you to shop While you are in the store, experiment with many different types of cell phones. This will enable you to find the cell phone that works best.
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Step 2
Take your time. Be patient. It may take a little time before you find the cell phone that meets your needs. For best results, buy a cell phone that enables the person with the disability to operate the phone as independently as possible.
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Step 3
When buying a cell phone, be sure to be creative. Think outside the box. Sometimes the more traditional cell phones are not the best fit for your needs.
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Step 4
Be sure that you stay relaxed. This will enable you to have a cell phone buying experience that is a positive, fun and enjoyable experience for everyone who is involved.
Comments
Handmadedreams said
on 6/7/2009 Very good article and very useful information.
maryanne09 said
on 4/24/2009 Great article on How to Choose The Right Cell Phone For A Person With A Disability! 5*'s :o)
profile said
on 3/28/2009 Great info. I have a group that deals with people that have disability. this be great for the group to know.5
katecrittendon said
on 3/11/2009 Great article! So many cell phones are not user friendly.
KRLawrence said
on 2/18/2009 CRICKET was great for my dad... large buttons and user friendly service... he could call the customer service and they would dial for him if he was confused. They had a list of his important contacts.