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True, I suppose. Two perspectives I suppose: from a 'campaigning/design' point of view it just isn't acceptable that manufacturers don't provide some kind of accessible interface from a practical point of view, yes, actuators are probably quite useful as a hack/fix... It is interesting to reflect that the VI community seem much better at pushing this issue (lots of examples, most recent being the iOS accessibility framework) - physical accessibility frameworks/interfaces seem to ride on the back of this work/campaigning... Why is that? Should SCOPE/MNDa/etc be more active in this area with our support? Cheers Simon -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jeremy Linskell Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 8:45 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Switch operated book reader I agree with Colin. Well done to a company that has been prepared to invest in a product that will clearly have a limited shelf life but meets a clear current need. The same criticisms could be applied to DECT interfaces to standard phones (http://www.plantronics.com/uk/product/hl10 ), but they have been a boon in reality, in the right circumstances. Cheers jeremy Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM Principal Clinical Scientist Electronic Assistive Technology Service Ninewells Hospital NHS Tayside tel: 01382-496286 fax:01382-496322 Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393 > -----Original Message----- > From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Geggie, Colin > Sent: 31 May 2011 14:55 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Switch operated book reader > > I'm glad to see something on the market that enables people with > disabilities to access standard electronic readers. > > I agree an electronic interface would be preferable but I still reckon > this is a step forward. > > Regards > > Colin Geggie > Clinical Bioengineer, Environmental Control Co-ordinator SMART (South > East Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology) Centre Astley Ainslie > Hospital > 133 Grange Loan > Edinburgh > EH9 2HL > Tel. 0131 537 9423 > Fax. 0131 537 9552 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Woulfe > Sent: 31 May 2011 08:32 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Switch operated book reader > > At last things seem to be moving on the switch operated book reader > front with this from Assistive Technology. > > http://www.inclusive.co.uk/pagebot-for-kindle-p5196 > > The price is quite steep; but it's a big step forward. > > Regards > > John Woulfe > Access and Development Manager > Penn Hall School > www.pennhall.co.uk > > ***************************************************************** > The information contained in this message may be confidential or > legally privileged and is intended for the addressee only. 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