Kisa Phone Explained

KISA is an Australian mobile virtual network operator founded in 2013. The company markets a KISA Phone it is a mobile phone suitable for the elderly; patients with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments;[1] and parents wanting to track the locations of their young children. The company markets a mobile phone suitable for the elderly; and people with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments;[2] and parents of young children.[3] Approved as assistive technology for eligible participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme,[4] the phone is designed to operate without a screen and keypad; rather, it features large mechanical buttons on the front, a dedicated SOS button, and space for critical information of the phone user on the back.[5] Designed in conjunction with Vision Australia and Guide Dogs Victoria, the phone can be manufactured in Braille.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

The original model was released in August 2014,[11] followed by a second version in May 2016.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.cnet.com/au/news/kisa-refines-basic-phone-design-for-elderly-and-blind/ "Kisa phone refines basic phone design for elderly and blind"
  2. http://www.cnet.com/au/news/kisa-refines-basic-phone-design-for-elderly-and-blind/ "Kisa phone refines basic phone design for elderly and blind"
  3. Web site: Petrov. Daniel. Best affordable child-friendly phones for your kids. 2021-04-21. Phone Arena. en-US.
  4. Web site: Find a registered provider | NDIS.
  5. Web site: The Australian-designed mobile phone that's targeting the elderly. startupsmart.com.au. 18 August 2014.
  6. Web site: If you aim for a "not smart", mobile phone. 7 August 2014. wired.jp. 18 August 2014.
  7. Web site: Aussie start-up Kisa brings simplicity to mobile phones. 28 July 2014. techradar.com. 18 August 2014.
  8. Web site: Simple mobile technology for seniors. agedcareguide.com.au. 18 August 2014.
  9. Web site: Aussie start-up Kisa brings simplicity to mobile phones. 1clicknews.com. 18 August 2014.
  10. Web site: Not all new phones are thinner and sleeker: Meet the start-up heading in the opposite direction. startupsmart.com.au. 18 August 2014.
  11. Web site: Startup Kisa unveils the world's easiest-to-use mobile phone for the elderly and disabled. startupdaily.com.au. 18 August 2014.

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