Before this list goes away, I think it would be worthwhile to visit the accessibility of the recently-released XO Tablet. It's running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and has a lot of XO-specific software installed.
What accessibility features in Android would allow disabled users to make the best use of this tablet?
I have, in particular, an interest in text-to-speech capabilities in Android. I know someone whose speech has been severely impaired by Parkinson's Disease, and if Android offers an affordable communication solution, I would recommend her purchase of this tablet in a heartbeat. I know that the iPad offers such apps, and that there are ruggedized/bump cases for it; however, we are talking about someone who is on a fixed income; if Android can offer the same capabilities for less money, I'd be willing to suggest the XO Tablet to her instead.
Donna
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-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Korn <peter.korn at oracle.com>
To: accessibility <accessibility at lists.laptop.org>
Sent: Tue, Aug 20, 2013 5:23 pm
Subject: [laptop-accessibility] Considering closing down the mailing list accessibility at lists.laptop.org
Greetings list members,
Our mailing list for discussing all things related to the accessibility of the One Laptop Per Child project has had no substantive traffic for nearly a year. Beyond a little "just a test" flurry in January, the list has been silent since a 3-message thread on September 27, 2012 about the OpenDyslexic font, which took place 11 months ago (and as is clear from the list archives, activity has been tapering off since 2007).
Meanwhile every day brings tens of SPAM messages that collect in the list filter, waiting for me to periodically wade through them and clear them out.
Therefore I propose that we close this mailing list down. Alternatively, if someone else would like to take over maintenance (and SPAM filter clearing), I would be happy to pass the baton.
Regards,
Peter
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