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PhoneAbility
Web: www.tiresias.org/phoneability/
PhoneAbility is the independent UK focal point for telecommunications and the needs of disabled and elderly people. The group acts as a catalyst in this area by organising conferences and seminars on telecommunications and disability. It also acts as the UK reference group to the European project.
The website gives details of many publications which can be accessed via their website. These include:
- Bridging the Gap? - Access to telecommunications for all people
- Telecommunications Services: Access by Disabled People
- Call Barred? Inclusive Design of Wireless Systems
- Telephones - What Features do Disabled People Need?
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