HumanWare Announces Changes to Non-Visual Access Software for BlackBerry Smartphones with discontinuation of Oratio for BlackBerry

May 7, 2012 - Since 2008, HumanWare and Research In Motion (RIM) have worked together to help provide non-visual access to BlackBerry® smartphones. Today, HumanWare and RIM announced changes to assure availability of screen reader solutions for BlackBerry smartphones as part of both companies' continued commitment to accessibility. With RIM's announcement today of the availability of the BlackBerry® Screen Reader from www.blackberry.com/screenreader, the Oratio screen reader application will no longer be available through HumanWare. Customers interested in screen reading solutions for BlackBerry smartphones can learn more about BlackBerry Screen Reader and other BlackBerry accessibility solutions at www.blackberry.com/accessibility or by contacting accessibility@rim.com. Oratio users can also reach HumanWare customer service representatives for any questions at hca.csr@humanware.com or by calling 1 800 722-3393. "We are proud to have been at the forefront of non-visual access for BlackBerry smartphones and we commend RIM for their commitment to accessibility and for offering the new BlackBerry Screen Readerfor their customers. We encourage Oratio for BlackBerry customers to contact RIM to learn more about the BlackBerry Screen Reader," said Lucia Gomez, group brand manager at HumanWare.