February 27, 2020
New Cell Phone for People with Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities
RAZ Mobility is proud to announce the launch of the new RAZ Memory Cell Phone! The phone is designed to fill an important gap in the market: a device that can meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia or intellectual disabilities, as well as the needs of their families. Approximately 5.8 million Americans have […]
December 6, 2019
Which Loudspeakers are Loudest?
For people who are hard of hearing, a smartphone with a loud loudspeaker is very important. Loudspeakers are frequently used for phone calls, music and videos. If you are hard of hearing, the louder the better! So which loudspeakers can generate some serious volume? Fortunately, GSMArena tests smartphone loudspeaker volume. Here (no pun intended) […]
October 29, 2019
RAZ Mobility Developing Smartphone for Individuals with Memory Loss
RAZ Mobility is excited to announce that it is developing a smartphone for people with memory loss and intellectual disabilities. The phone will emphasize simplicity; the user will be “locked” into an environment with only one screen. In addition, caregivers will have access to a “portal” where they can manage the device on behalf […]
October 3, 2019
Google Announces New Focus on Technology for Users with Cognitive Disabilities
Google has introduced many innovative accessibility solutions in the past two years. For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, Google introduced Sound Amplifier and Live Transcribe. Soon it will be introducing Live Cations and Live Relay. For individuals with vision loss, it introduced its Lookout application. And Voice Access was introduced for individuals […]
August 28, 2019
Google Working on Translating ASL to Speech
Approximately 500,000 people in the United States communicate through sign language. For these individuals, communicating with strangers on the street, friends, family and co-workers can be a major challenge. Google is working hard to solve this challenge. It announced that it is developing software that will translate sign language to speech on a smartphone. […]
August 15, 2019
Comcast Significantly Expands its Low-Cost Internet Service
In 2011, Comcast launched Internet Essentials with the express purpose of getting more low-income Americans connected to the Internet. The service costs $9.95 per month and caps speeds at 15 Mbps. Nine years after the service was launched it has more than one million subscribers, an impressive number, indeed. Nevertheless, up until last week (August […]
August 9, 2019
Google to Launch New Emergency Service for People Who Cannot Speak or Hear
Calling 911 and requesting assistance can be a real challenge for people who are deaf or have a speech disability. In the coming months, Google will be rolling out a solution to this problem. Users will be able to communicate the type of help they need, as well as their location, without speaking. Here is […]
July 18, 2019
Noonlight Emergency App Great for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
RAZ Mobility highly recommends Noonlight, a private emergency dispatch service that can be accessed through mobile apps on Android and iOS devices. The service is completely free! The app allows users who are hard of hearing or deaf to communicate with the private dispatch service, as well as emergency PSPAPs, through text message. This is […]
July 15, 2019
RAZ Mobility Partners with Human-I-T for Low-Cost Internet Access
Consumers with disabilities can benefit tremendously from mobile devices they receive for free from state equipment distribution programs. However, many of these devices require Wi-Fi in the home to take full advantage of the equipment. For consumers with limited income, being able to afford internet access can be a serious challenge. With this in mind, […]
May 21, 2019
Google to Introduce Live Captions on Android
The past year has been very productive for Google and accessibility. Google released two new important services for people with hearing loss: Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier. The next twelve months, however, may prove to be even more productive and innovative than the last twelve! And best of all, these new capabilities may profoundly improve […]
May 15, 2019
Lucia Basic Mobile Phone
RAZ Mobility is excited to announce that the Lucia cell phone for people who are blind or low vision is finally here! The primary objective of Lucia was simple: to allow individuals with vision loss to use a basic cell phone just as fully and effectively as individuals who are sighted. This mission was accomplished […]
February 28, 2019
RAZ Completes Technology Trial with HLAA Assistance
Over the course of 2019, RAZ Mobility will be making a significant effort to become more data driven in order to offer people with disabilities the best possible solutions. This evidence-based approach will help RAZ Mobility accurately evaluate new solutions, as well as existing solutions. With that in mind, together with a start-up company called […]
April 7, 2017
Moto Z Play & Claria-Zoom: A Low-Vision Dream – By Liz Strom
Note from RAZ Mobility: The Claria Zoom app is no longer available. An excellent cell phone for people who are blind or low vision is the Lucia phone. Lucia is a big button basic cell phone that is 100% accessible. I can’t see well due to ocular ischemia. Others can’t see well due to age, […]
January 9, 2017
An Android Advantage
All government programs are stewards of tax payer dollars. Like families, government agencies must always do more with less.
December 12, 2015
CLARIA ZOOM: THE LEADING LOW VISION SOLUTION
RAZ Mobility is very pleased to make available Claria Zoom, the leading low vision smartphone solution. Claria Zoom is precisely the type of solution that RAZ Mobility is proud to offer its customers.
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