Android screen reader Spiel now a release candidate version
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Nolan Darilek, developer of the Android screen reader Spiel, has released a release candidate version of Spiel to the Android Market.
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Microsoft commits to addressing Windows Phone 7 accessibility issues
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The roundtable, attended by groups such as the American Council of the Blind (AFB) and the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) presented ways to ensure that the mobile platform was accessible, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are blind or vision impaired.
The President of Microsoft’s Mobile Business, Andy Lees, discussed how he was personally committed to improving the accessibility of the operating system, and would take the advice provided by attendees on board.
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Apple adds special education section to App Store
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The section contains over 80 applications in 10 categories for disabilities and special needs: sign language, communication, accessible readers, diagnostics and reference, emotional development, seeing and hearing, language development, literacy and learning, organisation and life skills.
Apple also has a section of their website that discusses the use of Apple devices in special education.
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Fujitsu offers free mobile phone app to help children with disabilities
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The free mobile phone app addresses key areas of special needs through the following modules:
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