[nabs-l] repost?

[Corey Cook]

Thanks Courtney


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Of Courtney Stover
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:18 PM
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Corey,

Here you are:

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-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.
Courtney



On 7/8/10, Corey Cook <ccook01 at knology.net> wrote:
> Hey can someone repost the info david posted about the email program for
> android?
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