iPhone & Applications for People With Disabilities

Carol Scholz M.Ed.

Diffusion of TechnologyProfessor: Dr. AlamasudeWalden 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

iBehavior – free behavior tracking management tool!

Reward Chart – free behavior management application!

Smarty EarsSpeech Therapy on the iPhone

iPrompts Help Autistic Children!Picture Scheduler Timer

iPhone 4 Allows TWO WAY Video Signing!

Baby Sign Language

Sign 4 Me!Avatar interpreter!

Say Text for Blind & Visually ImpairedTake a photo of doc and

instantly convert to speech!

Locabulary - free app!Location based communication system uses GPS!

Augmentative Communication in Your Pocket!

Proloquo2Go

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!

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