Practical Uses for Mobile Technologies in
the Workplace:
Korey Singleton
Manager, Assistive Technology Initiative
George Mason University
Introduction
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Korey Singleton, Mason’s ATI Manager
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Mission of ATI: …provide individuals with disabilities an accessible
university environment by supporting access to all technological,
architectural, and educational resources available at George Mason
University through the incorporation of assistive technologies…
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What to learn more about the ATI??
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http://accessibility.gmu.edu
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http://ati.gmu.edu
Today’s Agenda
 Introduction
 What
 Brief
You’ll Learn
Overview of Today’s Most Popular Mobile OS’
 Practical
Uses in the Workplace
 Off-the-Shelf
vs. Task-Specific
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify two popular mobile operating systems.
2.
Identify a mobile app that is well-suited to support mild hearing
loss.
3.
Compare the relative cost of specially designed devices for
individuals with disabilities to the costs of those devices designed
for the general population.
4.
Identify one area where off-the-shelf mobile devices do not need
to be improved to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Mobile OS Review
Android OS (Google)
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are
several
different
types of
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Android OS Accessibility
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Basic built-in accessibility – much improved in v4.0 (Ice
Cream Sandwich)
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Moved much closer to accessibility out of the box
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New – “Explore by Touch” feature now in v4.0
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v4.0 Accessibility Videos:
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Turning on Accessibility
Android OS Accessibility cont.…
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Problems still exist overall:
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User experiences may differ – Carriers and device
manufacturers will sometimes create customized versions
of the Android OS. For example, HTC ships phones that
include a custom user interface called HTC Sense.
Samsung, LG, and Motorola could also change the user
interfaces if they choose.
iOS (Apple)
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Versions are same across all platforms (i.e., iPod Touch,
iPhone, iPad).
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What does this mean?
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More uniformity in terms of accessibility
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No learning curve - If you know how to use one device, it
is easy to use another
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User experiences are the same!
iOS Accessibility
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Many built-in features:
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VoiceOver
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Zoom/Contrast
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Custom Vibrations
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Mono Audio
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Windows Phone OS (Microsoft)
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Like iOS, there is uniformity in terms of the operating system.
However, several different phones available (i.e., HTC, Nokia,
Samsung) similar to Android OS.
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Latest Release: v7.5 (Mango)
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v8.0 beta out now…accessibility features much improved in
this version.
Windows Phone OS Accessibility
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V7.5 update added some
accessibility
improvements
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Tiles (contrast/color)
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Improved Speech (text,
web, calling)
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Now includes ability
to read an incoming
text message
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Symbian Belle OS (Nokia)
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Symbian Belle is the mobile OS for all Nokia handsets.
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Most popular mobile OS in 2011!![2]
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Market share mostly result of overseas markets (Asia, UK,
Europe, Africa)
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Lower-end smartphones in terms of specs
Symbian Belle OS Accessibility
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Nokia emphasizes accessibility!
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http://www.nokiaaccessibility.com
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Some built-in accessibility (i.e., screen reader, zoom, etc.)
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Improved accessibility achieved many through 3rd party
vendors which support a limited number of models
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Future in doubt – As of Sept. 2010, Nokia has partnered with
Microsoft to market Windows Mobile 7[3] as their primary
mobile OS
Most Popular OS
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Android and iOS remain
two most utilized mobile
OS’. iOS and Windows
Phone 7 are most wellliked.[4]
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Although well-liked though,
Windows Phone 7 sales in
4Q 2011 were at least 20
times less than that of
Android or iOS. [5]
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Mobile OS Share of Handset Sales[6]
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iOS and Android market share
nearly identical at 43% and
47%, respectively.
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Types of Devices – Mix of Handset Sales[6]
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Smartphones now account
for almost 70% of all
phones sold. That’s up
from 50% a year ago.
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Smartphones and Tablets in the Workplace
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Recent study found that iPhone now more popular than
Blackberry in workplace. Android was third, but rapidly
improving.[8]
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Media tablets eclipsed netbook sales for first time in 2Q 2011.
Almost double number of tablets sold as netbooks.[7]
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iPad 2 accounts for almost 70% of tablets sold.
Smartphones and Tablets cont.…
 Why
tablets over PCs??
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Easier to use (baby-boomers)
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Increase in functionality (more sophisticated app
development)
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More widespread adoption in business/education markets
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Portability
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Efficient (battery life, instant access)
General Examples of use in the Workplace
 Social
Media
 Communication
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 Productivity
 Cloud
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Review Questions
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Name two popular mobile OS.
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Identify at least two reasons why
you could use a tablet over a
laptop PC in the workplace.
Any questions?
Today’s Agenda
 Introduction
 What
 Brief
you’ll learn
overview of today’s most popular mobile OS’
 Practical
Uses in the Workplace
 Off-the-Shelf
vs. Task-Specific
Practical Uses in the Workplace for People
with Disabilities
Practical Uses (Without 3rd Party Apps)
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you install one
app or add any
accessory, here are
some of the things
that you can do with
your mobile devices:
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Users with visual impairments
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On-the-go: Use built-in camera to
magnify content either by taking
a picture or just zooming in while
Camera app is running
At desk: Plug device into larger
monitor for even larger image.
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Users with visual impairments
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Email document to themselves
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Save document in cloud-based
storage and access it from mobile
device
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Increase and decrease
magnification using by “pinch”
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Manually:
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iOS – Easy on/off access
with set up of ‘Triple Click
Home’ feature; then use
onscreen keyboard
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Users with cognitive
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Use calendars and to-do lists to
color code/organize tasks,
activities, and deadlines (e.g.,
Windows Phone Calendar)
Set audible/vibrate calendar and
meeting alerts
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Users with cognitive
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Record meeting with Voice
Memos while taking notes with
Notes (iOS). Voice Memos runs in
background as indicated by
bright-red notification area.
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Swype Keyboard (Android) –
Alternative keyboard input
method where using literally
drags finger across keyboard to
choose characters
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 Users
who are
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 Email,
 ASL
text messaging
Users: Use Video
Chat and/or Video
messages using Qik
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Practical Uses (With 3rd Party Apps)
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The addition of apps takes all
of those built-in apps (e.g.,
Camera, Video Chat, voice
recording, GPS, etc.) to a new
level of functionality in most
cases.
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Users with visual impairments (low vision)
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All kinds of magnifier apps for iPhone/Android!!
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Magnifying Glass w/ Lite ($2.49) shown. Many free
ones available!!
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Functionality and quality depends on app
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Image quality greatly reduced at higher settings
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What does this mean?
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Success with these kinds of tools in the workplace
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Nothing much better than “Pinch”
and “Zoom” gestures or
Zoom/Large Text features (iOS)
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Zoom Reader ($19.99)
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using OCR and iPhone 4
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Evernote (Free) – note-taking app
that allows you to create text
notes, voice notes, store
documents, take pictures, etc.
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Works with nearly every
computer, phone, and mobile
device on the market!
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Users with cognitive
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AudioNote (Free, $4.99 for Full
version ) – Simple note-taking
app that syncs audio recording
with notes.
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onscreen keyboard or
freehand. Also offers shapes,
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Mind Mapping Apps – Useful
tools for organizing thoughts and
ideas. Brainstorming tools.
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iThoughtsHD ($9.99) – Fairly
comprehensive tool. Offers
many ways to export Mind Map
to different
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Users with cognitive, motor,
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VoCal XL (Free, $5.99 for Full
version) – app is pretty much
voice 'to-do' list/calendar.
Simply speak your personal
memo or appointment, set the
time and date, and be reminded
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Dragon Dictation (Free) - lets you
send short text messages, longer
email messages, and even update
your Facebook and Twitter
statuses without typing a word.
Allows user to add/delete notes,
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Proloquo2Go ($189) – Probably
most well-known augmentative
and alternative communication
app. Easy to set up and use it
provides natural sounding text-tospeech voices, high resolution upto-date symbols, a default
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Predictable ($159) – Offers
customizable AAC functions with
social media integration (i.e.,
Facebook updates, Twitter
updates, SMS, and Email)
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Note: As of v1.2, only email can
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easier for individuals who do not
know ASL to communicate with
individuals that do
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Examples (With 3rd Party Apps)
 Users
who are deaf/hard of hearing
Apps that support text relay, video relay, and real-time captioning on
telephone – Enable deaf/hard of hearing individuals to communicate more
effectively using telecommunications tools
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Hamilton Mobile CapTel (Free) – Word-for-word real-time transcriptions
on your cell phone of what’s being said as you listen http://www.hamiltoncaptel.com/mobile_captel/
Examples (With 3rd Party Apps)
 Users
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SoundAMP (Free, $4.99 for
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device’s microphone to
amplify environmental sounds,
as well as speech.
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Practical Uses (With Accessories)
Adding accessories further increases
the functionality of mobile devices.
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Mounting Options
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Enable users to safely secure
mobile devices no matter the
situation (in office, using
wheelchair, etc.)
Useful for individuals with
motor or dexterity issues
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Stock wired headsets
(~$30)/Stereo Bluetooth
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Allow for control audio playback,
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Bluetooth/Wired keyboards
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Keyboards could work for all
kinds of users (depending on
user, not as likely for those
with motor or dexterity
impairments)
Typically under $100
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Examples (Accessories)
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Addition of portable BT keyboard increases
functionality of note-taking apps like AudioNote
and mind mapping apps like iThoughtsHD
 Greatly
improves access for users who are
visually impaired and using VoiceOver (iOS).
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Brailliant BI32 BT Refreshable
Braille Display (~$2600)
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Designed for users with visual
impairments who know braille;
also very useful for individuals
who are deafblind
Portable braille displays provide
blind users with braille output
when using mobile devices.
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Switch4apps Switch Interface
(~$260)
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one or more of the four,
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Using the built-in display, select
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Blue2 Bluetooth Switch (~$240)
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Supports single and dual switch
access through direct access using
the two built-in switches, or plug
in your favorite switches into the
available ports
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Compatible with all Apple mobile
devices
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Camera attachments (under
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Additional lenses offer more
functionality: panaromic shots,
increased zoom.
Mounts enable uses with motor
impairments the ability to hold
and manipulate the phone more
effectively
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Video camera attachments
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Looxcie 2 Wearable Camcorder
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4GB and 8GB models store 5 and
10 hours of video, respectively
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Accompanying app enables user
to share video via Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, or iCloud
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Microphone attachments (prices
vary)
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meetings
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Wireless Leash by Zomm (under
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A wireless leash, a speakerphone,
and a personal safety device
combined into one device connects to all Bluetooth enabled
phones
Alerts user anytime phone is more
than 30 feet away
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H20 Audio Xplorer Portable
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for smaller device like
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another AAC app, this turns into a
portable AAC device for users
with speech impairments
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Livescribe Echo Pen (under $200)
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Integration with Livescribe Online
enables user to upload pencasts
to be viewed in Pencast Player on
Apple mobile devices (Android
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Care InnovationsTM Achieve
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combination with the Achieve software for
Windows or Mac and the Achieve Camera,
the user can quickly capture and access
content from printed materials while on the
go.
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or .txt file for playback, a .jpg for
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High Contrast settings – Background and text color combinations include black and white, blue and
white, yellow and black, and red and white, or readers can customize themes to their own personal
preference.
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Adaptable User Interface (Achieve Software) – Customize your reading experience with text
magnification, zoomable user interface, and third-party peripherals like foot pedals and Braille
displays.
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Other features: Synchronized text highlighting with audio, Native MathML support, HTML support
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Intel Reader available for those individuals that do not wish to use touch interface.
Pricing (Education Bundles):
Review Questions
1.
Identify a mobile app that is well
suited to support mild hearing
loss.
1.
Identify an accessory that improves
access to mobile technology for
users with motor impairments.
Any questions?
Today’s Agenda
 Introduction
 What
 Brief
you’ll learn
overview of today’s most popular mobile OS’
 Practical
Uses in the Workplace
 Off-the-Shelf
vs. Task-Specific
Task-Specific vs. Off-the-Shelf
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Plus/BookSense
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Review Questions
1.
Specially designed devices for
individuals with a disability always
cost significantly higher than offthe-shelf mobile solutions.
a)
True
b)
False
Any questions?
Today’s Agenda
 Introduction
 What
 Brief
you’ll learn
overview of today’s most popular mobile OS’
 Practical
Uses in the Workplace
 Off-the-Shelf
vs. Task-Specific
Areas for Improvement
Areas for Improvement
 Built-in accessibility for Mobile OS’
 iOS
 Limited
support for users with significant motor
impairments

Assistive Touch feature is confusing to work with
Areas for Improvement cont.…
Built-in accessibility
for Mobile OS’
cont.…

Areas for Improvement cont.…
Built-in accessibility for Mobile
OS’ cont.…

Windows
Phone 7
Windows
Phone 7 has much less
Areas for Improvement cont.…

Apps
 All
Mobile OS’
 Improved
 Lack
voice recognition support within apps
of apps that support alternative inputs, like
single switch, scanning, etc.
Summary
Summary
Mobile
7
OS Review
in 10 of the mobile
phones sold today are
smartphones. In the US,
Summary cont.…
Practical
What
Uses
works will
depend on the
Summary cont.…
Off-the-Shelf vs. TaskSpecific
**Sometimes it is
Review Questions
1.
1.
There are very few apps that have
support for alternative inputs (i.e.,
switches).
a)
True
b)
False
Identify an area where off-the-shelf
Questions
Contact Information
Korey Singleton
Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI)
George Mason University
Aquia Building, Room 238
Office Phone: 703-993-2143
References
1.
1 of 2 Smartphones Running Android. Retrieved from
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobilephones/1-in-2-smartphones-now-running-android-1063403.
2.
Nokia Symbian Officially Most Popular Mobile OS of 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/01/06/nokia-symbian-officially-themost-popular-mobile-os-of-2011/.
3.
Why Nokia can’t crack the U.S. market - Sep. 16, 2010. Retrieved from
http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/16/technology/nokia/index.htm.
4.
Readers’ Choice Awards 2012: Smartphones and Mobile Carriers.
References cont.…
7.
Media Tablets Eclipse Netbook Sales for First Time in 2Q11. Retrieved
from http://www.abiresearch.com/press/3795Media+Tablets+Eclipse+Netbook+Sales+for+the+First+Time+in+2Q11.
8.
iPhone now more popular than Blackberry in workplace, study finds.
Retrieved from
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/news.asp?id=64996.
9.
Making Sense of the Mobile Workforce. Retrieved from
http://contenthub.apa.co.uk/actionbar/27036.