The majority of popular touchscreen phones include two built-in accessibility features for people with visual impairments: a screen magnifier and a screen reader. They also offer a simpler version of the software, that can be used by kids, elderly and disabled. But, are there phones that are directly designed only for visually impaired?
BlindShell Smartphone:
My intention is not to advertise on this blog, but I would like to present a great solution that I recently came across. I visited Blinden- und Sehbehinderteenverband Steiermarkt, where they friendly showed me the products they offer. Among other I had a chance to get hands on the BlindShell Smartphone. The phone is available in multiple languages and can be used solely via finger gestures. For the ones that are not completely blind the phone has a very simple interface, with large white font on black background. A person navigates with one or double click. For the ones that are more experienced users and are more technology savvy, there are many more advanced features. Even a web browser is already integrated.
Since I said that I do not want to use my blog as a promotion tool, I will not mention the price, but I need to say, that the smartphone is definitely affordable.
You can get more information on their website: https://www.blindshell.com/
