1. Accessible Mainstream Products MaineCITE Webinar 30 June 2009 Jim Tobias, Inclusive Technologies

2. Outline A few examples What’s the big idea? More examples, in categories Resources Q&A

3. Examples

4. Cell phone alarm

5. Waterproof, flexible keyboard

6. Soap dispenser

7. What’s the big idea? Accessibility is about features rather than products Mainstream products  are profuse  have diverse features  often inexpensive  are “normal” and fun

8. Categories

9. “Interaction”

10. Digital picture frames

11. Recordable greeting cards

12. Nabaztag

13. Drawdio

14. Timing & Scheduling

15. GameDr.

16. Study ball

17. DaysAgo

18. Getting around... and back!

19. GPS keychain

20. “Chaperone”

21. Information & communication technology (ICT) access

22. Keyboards

23. Gesture recognition

24. WiiTV controller

25. Mobile devices (1 of 2) Many accessibility features  Picture ID  Bluetooth (input & output)  GPS  speech in & out Software  lively, low cost market  unique to each brand, platform, or model

26. Mobile devices (2 of 2) “Airplane” or “flight” mode  WiFi Network-based features  subscription model  transcoding  connections to other services and devices

27. Summing up the technological options

28. Ups & downs of “AMPs” Advantages  anywhere & everywhere  less expensive  “normal”  engaging Disadvantages  hunting down “the right one”  adapting them  funding

29. Resources

30. Information We’re all “shoppers with a special eye”  look for “easy to use”, “ergonomic”, “convenient”, “freedom” PhoneScoop - Finder Radio Shack etc. Radio Shack Coolest Gadgets Ricability Access on Main Street

31. Technological assistance Do you really need help?  confidence  peer networks Developers and marketers are very approachable and looking for new applications Local talent “Maker” and “hacker” cultures

32. Q&A