Sunday, March 1, 2009

Low-Tech Assistive Technology Device: Memory Telephone

For most people, a simple task such as dialing digits to call others or answering the phone is easy, for others, however, it is a formidable enterprise. Communication is vital, and to be able to make a phone call in cases of emergencies is very important, most especially to those individuals who find it difficult to use regular telephones, hence, the memory telephones. Memory telephones are designed to aid individuals with disabilities to making interactions via tele-communication a more convenient experience. Its features include auto-dialing, enlarged buttons with images, alert light for incoming call and other features that are also found in regular telephones, such as redial and volume control. The memory telephones are most suitable to individuals with visual and hearing impairments, short-term memory, and motor disabilities.

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