Hi Jorge
That is good news - thanks very much! I will follow this up with interest.
However, setting up the hardware and software is not something that I would
feel competent to do.
Question for list members - is there anyone based in the Sheffield, South
Yorkshire region with experience of Tecla who might be able to do an
assessment and set this up for us?
Many thanks
Conrad Hodgkinson
Accessible Property Group
www.accessible-property.org.uk
www.propertytoyou.co.uk
0774 911 9385
Promoting only wheelchair accessible property and holiday accommodation
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From: "Jorge Silva" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:53 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Tecla Access 0.5 (beta) released!
> Hola Conrad,
>
> The answer is indeed 'yes'. This is possible using the Tecla Shield
> (http://scyp.idrc.ocad.ca/projects/tekla/the-shield) an open-source
> bluetooth device that connects to the handset. The device can be made with
> off-the-shelf components and is also being commercialized by a company I
> am also part of called Komodo OpenLab.
>
> You can contact Komodo at [log in to unmask] or through the website
> at http://komodoopenlab.com/. There is also a video on the website that
> shows more clearly how the system works. The direct URL is here:
> http://komodoopenlab.com/tecla/
>
> cheers!
>
> On 11-10-25 07:00 PM, ASSISTECH automatic digest system wrote:
>> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:50:42 +0100
>> From: Conrad Hodgkinson<[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: Tecla Access 0.5 (beta) released!
>>
>> Hi Jorge
>>
>> This looks really interesting and I'm hoping it may just solve a problem
>> that, up to now, has seemed insurmountable.
>>
>> Can the Tecla Access app be used to control an Android phone by someone
>> who
>> is quadriplegic? This means absolutely no use of hands so no pressing
>> buttons on the phone to activate the application. Voice control is fine
>> and
>> Christine can use a chin-operated switch to activate environmental
>> controls.
>> I'm assuming that this would equate to the 'ability switch' mentioned on
>> your website?
>>
>> I'm hoping you're going to tell me the answer is 'yes'. If so, lead me
>> to
>> it!
>>
>> Thanks
>> Conrad Hodgkinson
>> Accessible Property Group
>> www.accessible-property.org.uk
>> www.propertytoyou.co.uk
>> 0774 911 9385
>>
>> Promoting only wheelchair accessible property and holiday accommodation
>>
>> provides a whole new way
>>> to control and enter text on your Android device. For additional details
>>> and instructions on how to use Voice Input visit http://bit.ly/VActions
>>>
>>> Please install the Tecla Access app today, and feel free to reply with
>>> your feedback so we can keep improving it. Remember that Tecla is an
>>> on-screen keyboard for everyone, so you can try it out even if you don't
>>> need any of the alternative access features!
>>>
>>> *About Tecla Access*
>>> Tecla Access is a set of open software and hardware tools that
>>> facilitate
>>> access to electronic devices for people with mobility impairments. The
>>> Tecla Access app is a free download available from the Android Market
>>> at:
>>> http://bit.ly/Tekla4Android
>>>
>>> *About the IDRC*
>>> The IDRC is a research and development centre at OCAD University in
>>> Canada
>>> where an international community of open source developers, designers,
>>> researchers, advocates, and volunteers work together to ensure that
>>> emerging information technology and practices are designed inclusively.
>>>
>>> cheers!
>>> --
>>> Jorge Silva | Inclusive Technology Developer
>>> Inclusive Design Research Centre | OCAD University
>>> (416) 977 6000 x3962
>>
>
> --
> Jorge Silva | Inclusive Technology Developer
> Inclusive Design Research Centre | OCAD University
> (416) 977 6000 x3962
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