Tuesday, September 4, 2012

iPhone Fulfills an Accessibility Role

 There is no denying that Smart Phones have brought enjoyment to their users since their invention.  These devices have changed the lives of a growing number of the blind in remarkable ways, as the LION Magazine has outlined in the attached link.  Imagine that you are blind and have needed assistance to do simple things like make phone calls, select beverages from a vending machine, count money...  All these tasks can make everyday living challenging.  "There's an app for that" goes well beyond Angry Birds to a realm of accessibility that has previously been impossible.  See the article for more details.
http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=122435&p=32

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