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From: Richards, Jan
Date: Oct 19, 2011 1:18PM

Hi,

Interesting discussion about mobile access...

We are actually part of an open-source project called "Tecla Access" that enables switch access to Android mobile devices (http://scyp.idrc.ocad.ca/projects/tekla).

The system has two parts:
(1) a free, open-source Tecla App (https://market.android.com/details?id=ca.idi.tekla) that provides a scanning onscreen keyboard for text entry and navigation; and
(2) a hardware Tecla Shield that communicates ability switch inputs to the mobile device via Bluetooth. This unit can be built from the open-source plans on the site or purchased.

Cheers,
Jan


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