Handy Tech Announces Enhanced Accessibility & Usability for Multiple Phone Systems

Lafayette, LA, July 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH announces June 1, 2010 through partnership with Tenacity Operating, LLC (“Tenacity”), they now offer accessibility and usability enhancements for multiple phone systems. Tenacity, an effective leader within the field of accessible telephony, designed and engineered accessaphone™ software applications that provide a comprehensive list of communication interface options for people in the workforce. 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.

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.

Handy Tech’s mission is to create innovative technologies which help to improve the lives of the blind and the visually impaired. Handy Tech has grown to one of the worldwide leading manufacturers for electronic aids for the blind and has offices all over Germany. In addition to Horb Corporate Headquarters, offices are located in Cologne, Marburg, Luneburg, Stuttgart and Straubing.

Peter Albert
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH
Tel: +49 721 830404 21
Fax: +49 721 981 2554

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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