NOKIA ACCESSIBILITY TIMELINE

Nokia trial for the deaf

Jan 1, 1997

First user-trials with Nokia Communicator and customer's who are deaf.

The Nokia LPS-1

Jan 1, 1998

Nokia launches LPS-1, an Inductive loopset for telecoil-
equipped hearing aid wearers.

Accommodating people with disabilities

Jan 1, 1999

Recognised as “Next Generation Employer” for promoting independence and accommodating people with
disabilities.

Special accessories for disabilities

Jan 1, 2000

Phones include a vibrate function for call alert and an SMS server for deaf community established in Malaysia.

Reading machine for disabilities

Feb 21, 2001

A Kurzweil-NFB reading machine debuts on the Nokia N82.

First video messages transmit sign language

Feb 10, 2003

First video messages transmitting sign language on Nokia 3650
and Nokia 7650LPS-4 released. New loopset powered by phone, eliminating need for batteries is released.

Nokia to provide text-to-speech

Jan 16, 2004

Nokia provides text-to-speech applications for blind and low vision customers with S60 devices.

Nokia graphics-based menu interface for customers

Jan 21, 2005

Graphics-based menu interface for customers requiring cognitive assistance available on Nokia 7710. Talking clock and alarm included on entry-level Nokia 1110 and Nokia 1650.

Built in text to speech 3rd edition phones

Jan 25, 2007

Built-in text-to-speech for S60 3rd Edition phones
Pre-installed font magnifier on Nokia 6120 classic
Voice clarity included in select handset.

reading machine on N82

Jan 21, 2008

Kurzweil-NFB reading machine debuts on Nokia N82.

Nokia's braile reader

Apr 21, 2009

Nokia Magnifier debuts on Nokia Braille Reader.