Enhanced Network Accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired (FP6-2003-IST-2-004778)

Vision

The continued expansion in Europe of broadband multimedia networks has had a significant impact on society. However, the visually impaired or people with other forms of disability in general are unable to benefit from the advantages that integrated telecommunications services imply. This is due, in particular, to a lack of accessibility to the services on offer.

Objective of the project

The ENABLED project is investigating aspects related to the digital gap that exists within the telecommunications world and, more specifically, access to geographic information using the abilities of a fixed network of a mobile nature that provides support to the mobility of visually impaired people.

Indra´s role

User requirements
Development of tools that enable the marking or creation of maps that can then be accessed by the visually impaired by using tactile and/or haptic devices.
Validation with users and training.

Specific tasks

Development of technologies that enable the creation of accessible graphic content on broadband multimedia networks, fundamentally for the representation of indoor and outdoor maps.

Development of universal tools that facilitate access to the information contained on the maps and adaptable and interoperable interfaces that can be used irrespective of location or the equipment employed by the user.

News

Conferences: CIDAT (ONCE)

• Presentation of the European project ENABLED [Enhanced Network Accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired (FP6-2003-IST-2- 004778)] at the ONCE Centre for Research and Development into Typhlotechnology Applications.

Conferences: Rehacare 2007

• REHACARE 2007: ENABLED Workshop at the international trade fair held in Düsseldorf for people with special needs.
• Demonstration for users of the prototypes under development.