RE: [UACCESS-L] Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader Available
- From: "Ken Perry" <whistler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 22:32:11 -0400
From what I saw on the sci-tech list with in the year. The only thing that
could slow this down is if that stupid accessibility bill passes in congress
sorry to all those folks who think it's a great idea but if it passes
companies like Google and Microsoft have to stop and re-asses what they are
already doing in accessibility and make sure it meets a whole new set of
accessibility standards. This will slow down the release of new accessible
stuff because maybe the stuff they are working on don't meet it exactly. I
know we could argue that point but so can their lawyers just wait and see.
Oh well I am hoping google beats those laws out of the box.
ken
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When are they projected to be released?
--le
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From: "Ken Perry" <whistler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:48 PM
Subject: RE: [UACCESS-L] Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader
Available
This kind of stuff is exciting because of the coming Google TV's and Google
DVDR;s in the future we can even use menus and stuff on a tv that will be so
cool.
Ken
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[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamal Mazrui
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 3:43 AM
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Subject: Fwd: [UACCESS-L] Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader
Available
Thought this may be of interest,
Jamal
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Subject: [UACCESS-L] Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader Available
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:39:27 -0400
From: Steve Jacobs <steve.jacobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Uaccess-L <uaccess-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Jacobs
Phone: (614) 777-0660
E-Mail: steve.jacobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader Available
Open Source, Android Applications Released in Support of Raising the
Floor, Reducing the Cost, and Leveling the Playing Field for Individuals
with Disabilities
HILLIARD, OH July 6, 2010 - IDEAL Group Apps4Android, Inc. announced
today the release of the first Android e-mail reader for the blind. The
IDEAL K9 E-MailR reader is accessible using Google's Talkback and other
Android screenreaders. Also announced was the release of IDEAL Item
IdentifierR, an Android-based barcode reader. The barcode reader makes
it possible to quickly, easily, and accurately identify products by
using Android smartphones to read barcodes on standard products. Both
applications have been open-sourced in support of the Raising the Floor
Initiative. http://raisingthefloor.net/
According to Steve Jacobs the President of IDEAL Group, "Given the
efforts Google has put into Android, especially the work of their
Eyes-Free Project team, we are convinced that Google is committed to
making Android a world-class fully accessible platform and we want to
help Google get there faster."
IDEAL is also developing an open source Android web browser for the
blind. In addition, IDEAL is developing an open source video
magnification application that enables individuals with low vision to
turn their Android smartphones into hand-held video magnifiers.
Given the high cost of dedicated devices that serve these purposes
today, Jacobs hopes these free, high-quality open source Android
applications will be Raising the Floor of opportunities for individuals
with print disabilities.
Jacobs further stated, "While we plan to develop accessible applications
for other platforms in the future, we love the openness of Android. It
makes it easy for developers to figure out how programs function and has
enabled us to innovate much more rapidly and easily than on any other
platform."
About IDEAL Group Apps4Android:
Apps4Android, Inc. is dedicated to developing low/no-cost, high-quality,
Android applications that enhance the quality-of-life, independence,
quality of education, and employability of individuals with
disabilities... and everyone else! Apps4Android is the world's largest
developer of speech-enabled Android applications in the world with
750,000+ active users in 47 countries. For more information:
http://apps4android.org/
About Raising the Floor (RtF):
Raising the Floor is an international consortium of organizations and
individuals focused on ensuring that people experiencing disabilities,
literacy problems, or the effects of aging are able to access and use
all of the information, resources, services, and communities available
on or through the Web. Of particular concern are those with limited or
no resources. For more information:
http://raisingthefloor.net/about
###
This work is supported in part with funds from the National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education,
grant number H133E080022 to the University of Wisconsin Trace R&D
Center. Users of IDEAL K9 E-MailR and IDEAL Item IdentifierR should not
assume endorsement by either the Department of Education or the federal
government.
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