An app called simpleye is being developed to allow tapping gestures to be translated into words. (Pamos, 2014 p. 1). Touching the screen using different tapping or swiping gestures work as imitations of Braille, says Dagar.(Pamos, 2014 p. 1). The app also gives audio feedback, reading out words created by the gestures, and even points out words that do not make sense. Dagar is looking into making it bi-lingual so that other non English speakers can use it. The app is currently free to everyone but Dagar plans on implementing a small fee for those in developed nations so he can recover some of the start-up costs.
The text gave us examples such as the Bicycling info ladies in order to help close the global digital divide. There are many other projects going on around the world to increase access to computer technology. Close the Gap is a non-profit going around the world giving high quality used computers donated by businesses all around the world to those in need. (Close the Gap, N.D. p.1).They give these computers to people all around the world, in order to get everyone the benefit that computers bring. “Geekcorps is a non-profit organization that sends people with technical skills to developing countries to assist in computer infrastructure development." (IESC, N.D. p.1). It is a division of the International Executive Service Corps which "promotes economic growth in the developing world by sending highly skilled technology volunteers to teach communities how to use innovative and affordable information and communication technologies to solve development problems."(IESC, N.D. p.1)."
Works Cited
Pamos, A. (2014). Free App to help blind people use smartphones. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
Close The Gap Help us bridge the digital divide ! (n.d.). Retrieved July 13, 2015.
IESC. (n.d.). Retrieved July 13, 2015.
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