Further information
ASK-IT
The ASK-IT project aims to support and promote the free movement and independence of people with special needs. With a primary focus on providing travel information, the customer will also be able to access information relevant to home, work and leisure activities. Information can be accessed through a combination of telecommunications services and other ICT.
www.tiresias.org/ask-it/ask-it.htm
www.ask-it.org
Happy Tourist
The Happy Tourist project aims to offer equal opportunities to people with disabilities, either as tourists or staff, based upon the combination of innovative, modular and cost-effective information and communication technology tools, e-learning concepts and on-the-job-training schemes.
www.tiresias.org/happytourist/
vodafone.lst.tfo.upm.es/happy_tourist/
RNIB Scientific Research Unit
The Unit is a partner in both ASK-IT and Happy Tourist projects which are funded by the European Commission.
The web site www.tiresias.org also contains a wide range of useful information on how information and communication technologies can be used to help people with disabilities. This web site also has specific guidelines on subjects such as the design of public access terminals, the use of suitable typefaces, mobile telecommunications, smart cards and biometric systems.
Acknowledgments:
The author is grateful for the help of:
G Astbrink, P Ball, K Carter, C de la Fuenta, J-I Lindström, L Newson and E Smith.
Pictures and information have been kindly supplied by:
DNA Networks: www.hoteldigitalsignage.com
RFID Centre Ltd: www.rfidc.com