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  11. <html>
  12. <head>
  13. <title>Android Accessibility</title>
  14. <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="style.css">
  15. </head>
  16. <body>
  17. <div id="main_body">
  18. <h1>Android Accessibility</h1>
  19. <p>
  20. This is an introduction to using Android phones for people with low vision
  21. or no vision who want their phone to speak.
  22. </p>
  23. <p>
  24. All Android phones that have Android version 1.6 or later have built-in
  25. support for speech output and accessibility, completely free. While not
  26. all applications are accessible, Android is quite customizable. By downloading
  27. the right software and configuring the phone properly, a visually-impaired user can access just about any function, including making phone calls, text messaging, email, web browsing, and downloading and using many of the thousands of apps on the Android market.
  28. </p>
  29. <p>
  30. If you're not sure if Android is right for you, you may want to start
  31. with the <a href="faq.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.
  32. </p>
  33. <ol>
  34. <li><a href="phones.html">Choosing a Phone</a></li>
  35. <li><a href="enabling.html">Enabling Accessibility</a></li>
  36. <li><a href="basics.html">Accessibility Basics</a></li>
  37. <li><a href="services.html">Accessibility Services</a></li>
  38. <li><a href="market.html">The Android Market</a></li>
  39. <li><a href="customizing.html">Customizing Your Experience</a></li>
  40. <li><a href="tips.html">Tips and Tricks</a></li>
  41. <li><a href="apps.html">Accessible Apps</a></li>
  42. <li><a href="versions.html">Android Version Guide</a></li>
  43. <li><a href="troubleshooting.html">Troubleshooting</a></li>
  44. <li><a href="faq.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li>
  45. </ol>
  46. <p>
  47. For application developers, the <a href="developers.html">Designing for Accessibility</a>
  48. documentation provides an overview of the steps developers should follow to make sure that
  49. their applications are accessible.
  50. </p>
  51. <p>
  52. There are also a number of videos demonstrating various accessible Android
  53. applications on the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/EyesFreeAndroid"
  54. >eyes-free YouTube channel</a>.
  55. </p>
  56. <p>
  57. Follow the <a href="http://eyes-free.blogspot.com/">Eyes-free Android</a>
  58. blog for the experiences of one Android developer and user</a>.
  59. </p>
  60. <p>
  61. The <a href="http://accessibleandroid.blogspot.com/">Accessible Android</a>
  62. blog contains articles and tutorials for using your Android device
  63. eyes-free.</p>
  64. <p>
  65. If you have questions, the best resource is to join and post messages
  66. to the <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/eyes-free/">eyes-free
  67. mailing list.</a>
  68. </p>
  69. </div>
  70. </body>
  71. </html>