[Blindtlk] Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader Available

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

cool, now envision will have some competition.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:54 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Accessible Android E-Mail and Barcode Reader Available



>
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>Contact: Steve Jacobs
>Phone: (614) 777-0660
>E-Mail: steve.jacobs at ideal-group.org
>
>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-Mail® reader is accessible using Google's Talkback and other Android 
>screenreaders. Also announced was the release of IDEAL Item Identifier®, 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-Mail® and IDEAL Item Identifier® should not assume 
>endorsement by either the Department of Education or the federal 
>government.
>

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry, dandrews at visi.com
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