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iPhone & Applications for People With Disabilities
Carol Scholz M.Ed.
Diffusion of TechnologyProfessor: Dr. AlmasudeWalden UniversityAugust 15, 2010
Welcome to iPhone Applications for People With Disabilities! We are embarking upon a journey into the
world of transformative technology! Technology that enables people with
disabilities Live Full and More Productive Lives! Autistic & Physically Nonverbal -Talk Blind – Convert Text to Speech Deaf – SignClincians Deliver Speech & Behavior Therapy
iPhone Launch
iPhone - line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc.
First iPhone was introduced on
January 9, 2007 by
Steve Jobs.
Need?
Why do we need the iPhone?
The iPhone helps to streamline your life!
The iPhone actually provides access to three electronic devices in one; 1. cell phone2. iPod or media device 3. PDA
Most Important
iPhone Applications for People With Disabilities Transform Lives!
Research
Research that went into the development of the iPhone includes;
(a) organization/people who developed the innovation, (b) findings of their research, (c) “lead thinkers,” for the innovation
d) how they convinced a manufacturer to produce the
innovation
Organizations that Developed the iPhone
Apple CEO Steve Jobs Investigated Touch Screens Began with Collaboration with AT & T
Mobility and Cingular Motorola Collaborative Venture
Research Findings
Four Generations of iPhone Original Design of Screen Size & Buttons Still Used iPhone 3G – Cellular Network, GPS, compass, faster
processor, higher resolution camera and video iPhone 4 - two cameras for Face Time video calling,
higher resolution display, released on June 24, 2010
Lead ThinkerSteve Jobs CEO Apple Inc.
Convincing a ManufactureriPhone is A global effort!
Apple Inc is NOT the sole manufacturer of the iPhone!
The iPhone is a global effort!
More than 30 companies on 3 continents.
Apple designs the product & the Software
Development ProblemsiPhone is a Work in Progress
3G iPhone – No unresolved issues
Critical 4G iPhone Issues
Yellow Display - iPhone’s “Retina Display” is susceptible to a yellow discoloration, either as a thin line of yellow or as a circular tint.
Reception - holding iPhone by its sides can decrease reception quality. The metal bands of the iPhone 4 also act as antennas for the device.
Intended Market – Users of Multiple Technologies in ONE!
The intended market for the iPhone is any Cell phone user who also would like to have access to multiple technologies in one package including the capability to;
1.surf the net2.Video/camera3. phone4.GPS 5.access to thousands of
applications
Built In Accessibility!
Enlarged Text Closed Captioning External TTY White on Black Voice Over Zooming Mono audio
Production Release iPhone 3G & 4G are Here!
Marketing and Distribution
Knowledge
Persuasion Decision Implementation
Confirmation
Time Line for the iPhone; Five StagesRogers’ Innovation-Decision Process:
Confirmation of iPhone Disability Apps are Here!
iPhone Timeline http://www.iphonegold.org/iphone-timeline.html
iAd Communication Channel for iPhone
S Curve for the iPhone
iPhone In Growth
Stage! The iPhone and its Applications - in the growth stage of the
s-Curve - they do not have all of the market share.
Droid and Curve - phones with significant market share.
Advantage of the iPhone – Cornered market W applications for people with disabilities.
The iPhone and its apps have not leveled out or reached their maximum market share
iPhone Customers are Very Satisfied!
Who are iPhone Innovators?iPhone & Applications for Disabilities
Idaho Assistive Technology
Project Staff
&
AT Lending Libraries
Can Become National innovators
early adopters
Obsolete Technology Can Be a Road Block to Independence!Laggards reject innovation.
STOP using obsolete devices! spending thousands of dollars! disabling students by denying access to
transformative assistive technology like the iPhone!
FOCUS ON ABILITYCombination of Perceived Attributes of iPhone for
Critical Mass in Assistive Technology Market
Replace Disability with ABILITY iPHone & its Apps
Affordability – low cost compared to AT Flexibility – thousands of applications Portability – Slips in pocket or purse Sustainability – Grows with the Person Trainability – Easy to Use!
Plus it is age appropriate!
Centralized Approach Initial Phase - iPhone for People with
Disabilities Lending Library Centralized Approach through Idaho Centers for
Assistive Technology - works best for the adoption of this innovation! Central Location of Devices - Assistive
Technology Lending Libraries Central Location for Training – Online Idaho
Training Clearinghouse Webinar Training
What Next? Critical Mass is AchievedWhen People with Disabilities Needing an iPhone
Have One!Strategies for Achieving Critical Mass
Project Approval - Idaho Assistive Technology Board and Directors
Grant Funding for iPhones and Apps Training AT Providers on iPhone Apps
Implementation - FTF Workshops Producing Archived Webinars for AT Providers,
Educators and Parents Idaho Training Clearinghouse Assistive Tech Learning Community
Providing Assistive Technology Lending Libraries with iPhones and Apps for Loan to Individuals, Schools and Parents
5 Key Change Agents
Assistive Technology Advisory Board Members Idaho Assistive Technology Project Director Assistive Technology Grant Writer – Carol Scholz M.Ed. &
Director Idaho Assistive Technology Project AT Providers Assistive Technology Lending Libraries
YOU! - Helping us to help others!
Voiceover Built in Accessibility for Visually
Impaired!
IEP Checklist free organization application
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtBA0F7tWSo&feature=player_embedded
iBehavior – free behavior tracking management tool!
Reward Chart – free behavior management application!
Smarty EarsSpeech Therapy on the iPhone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD_1sdNEwfg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZKFuKVYGhc
iPrompts Help Autistic Children!Picture Scheduler Timer
iPhone 4 Allows TWO WAY Video Signing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AilzYeY-Mko
Baby Sign Language
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDvg_Q_sJI
Sign 4 Me!Avatar interpreter!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NfQGMrqEWY&feature=related
Say Text for Blind & Visually ImpairedTake a photo of doc and
instantly convert to speech!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voUPN2RZFJ0
Locabulary - free app!Location based communication system uses GPS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31xOA0gxq2w
Augmentative Communication in Your Pocket!
Proloquo2Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD_1sdNEwfg
iPhone Apps Enable Nonverbal Child to Talk!
Idaho Assistive Technology For All Online Data Base
No iPhones and No Apps YET!
iPhone Disability AppsExemplary & Innovative!
It’s Our Mission! The Idaho Assistive Technology Project and the Center
on Disabilities and Human Development
Mission; improving lives for people with disabilities and their families through exemplary and innovative education, outreach, research, and service.
iPhone Disability Apps for Regular Lives!
Mission Statement
Idaho Center for Assistive Technology
Helping people with disabilities live regular lives through the use of modern technology!
Transformative Technology
Establish Lending Library of iPhone and Applications for People With Disabilities Idaho Assistive Technology Project Transforming Lives!
Transform Lives!
“Be the change you want to see in the world!” Ghandi
Please help the Idaho Assistive Technology Project provide iPhones and
BE THE CHANGE!
References iPhone Timeline retrieved July 7, 2010 from http://www.iphonegold.org/iphone-timeline.html
iPhone Timeline retrieved July 9, 2010 http://theiphonewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Timeline
iPhone Manufacturers retrieved July 12, 2010 from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_manufactures_the_iPhone&alreadyAsked=1&rtitle=Where_genuine_iphone_manufactured
Sweney, M Apple's iAd iPhone advertising platform claims $60m in pre-launch bookings The Guardian Retrieved July 12, 2010 from http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jun/08/apple-iad-iphone-advertising-bookings
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