IDRT Announces Enhanced Accessibility and Usability for Multiple Phone Systems

Lafayette, LA, July 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- IDRT announces through partnership with Tenacity Operating, LLC (“Tenacity”), they now offer new accessibility and usability enhancements for multiple phone systems. 

The various call control options include, but are not limited to,
- accessaphone™ with text to speech, keyboard, and speech recognition controls for individuals who are blind/low vision/mobility impaired.
- accessaphone™ ipTTY with TTY compatibility, real time text and audio for people who are deaf/hard of hearing.  

Tenacity, an effective leader within the field of accessible telephony, designed and engineered a ccessaphone™software applications that provide a comprehensive list of communication interface options for people in the workforce. 

accessaphone™ applications incorporate intuitive hotkeys to support individuals with cognitive impairments as well as alternative input devices for people with mobility impairments. For the organization, enterprise licensing creates a single, entity-wide solution, with each individual’s unique assistive technology (AT) needs matched by accessaphone™ built-in product/feature options. 

IDRT is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through research and development, training, technical assistance, and advocacy. Although our work benefits people with all disabilities, we specialize in research and development efforts on behalf of children and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing. We have particular expertise in the development of computer software and other products in American Sign Language (ASL), in research on speech recognition and closed captioned television, in training related to emergency response for people with hearing losses, and in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Corinne K. Vinopol, Ph.D. President and CEO
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
V/TTY:  (301) 942-4326

About Tenacity Operating, LLC

Tenacity is a catalyst in changing the parochial mindset from accommodating a few employees to incorporating accessibility into the workplace communication infrastructure for all employees, regardless of ability or disability.  Tenacity designs, engineers, and distributes accessaphone™ software applications necessary to be an effective leader within the field of accessible telephony and related modes of communications.  As an industry leader, Tenacity is highly sought after and trusted by individuals, OEM’s, advocacy and support groups, government agencies, and employer organizations, all of whom have a vested interest in assuring that telephones are accessible to everyone.

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Susan Chappell
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