Training

AbilityNet offers an in depth course on mobile phones and accessibility at www.abilitynettraining.org

Video Playlist of mobile phones and accessibility

from www.youtube.com/abilitynet

Easy Mobile:

A new handset in the 'Easy' range of accessible mobile phones has been launched in the UK by distributor
Communic8. The EasyUse handset has an anti-glare screen, large characters, large number keypad and other accessibility features. It is available through the RNIB shop or from Communic8 Ltd on a Vodafone Pay as you Talk package at £139.99:

http://www.silverphone.co.uk

KNFB Reader:

The knfbReader Mobile and kReader Mobile software packages run on a multifunction cell phone that allow the user to read mail, receipts, handouts and many other documents wherever the user happens to be. This is a pocket-sized solution to reading on the go. The knfbReader Mobile software has a feature set designed for blind or low vision users.

What it features:

Reads most printed documents, from letters and memos to pages in a book

Reads address labels and package information and instructions

Easily recognizes U.S. currency

Displays each sentence visually and highlights each word as it is read

Stores thousands of pages using easily obtainable flash memory

Transfers text files to and from computers or Braille note takers

Adjusts reading speed to suit user’s preference.
http://www.knfbreader.com/products-mobile.php

The SideKick Slide:

The SideKick Slide is sold by T-Mobile. One of the features of the phone is Instant messaging. Deaf people will find this useful as they can connect and communicate with someone immediately. In Issue 69 of Ability Magazine (www.abilitymagazine.org.uk) they report that the parents of an autistic student load a list of things he must do each day, to remind him.

Web browsers on mobile phones:

• Safari for the Apple iPhone

Useful Resources:

• Mobile phone reviews (UK site)

• Accessible mobile phones list (EmpTech AT library)