Touch Screen without Barriers
Mouse4all Innovation to Make Technology Accessible
Abstract
The digital revolution is here but unfortunately not for everyone. The world is becoming mobile; however, we have left behind millions of people who cannot use a touch screen, namely: people with severe physical disabilities resulting from cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or neuromuscular diseases. Mouse4all is an assistive technology which enables everyone to access an Android tablet or smartphone with alternative input interfaces: switches, adapted mouse, trackball, or joystick. This solution makes accessible the entire Android device and all its installed apps, improving the autonomy of persons with severe physical disabilities. We are already experiencing the impact in the users: it improves their privacy, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Mouse4all enables them to make their own decisions and participate in digital society. We have already launched in Spain and our plan is to expand our distribution network internationally to solve a global problem experienced by persons with disabilities worldwide.
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