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Mobile Phones

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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:


    Image of Sidekick Slide cell phoneThe 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.


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