Take the 2010 Online Accessibility Resources Survey

If you are considering new wireless devices or services with specific accessibility features, you may find the following online resources helpful.   Clicking on the hyperlinks below will take you directly to the accessibility webpages of wireless associations, carriers and, manufacturers.  Use the back button of your browser to navigate back to this resource page.   In some instances you may need to ensure your pop-up blocker is disabled.

Want to win an iPod Nano, or a $150 Amazon gift certificate?

By visiting both of the General resources, all four of the Wireless Carrier resources, at least four of the Wireless Manufacturer resources, and filling out our short online survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win an iPod Nano, or a $150 Amazon gift certificate.  Participation in the survey is not required to enter the drawing.  Just provide your contact information for a chance to win.   Deadline for entry is March 31 2010.

The survey will take approximately 15 - 20 minutes and will help determine how useful these resources are to people with disabilities. Take the Survey!

General Accessibility Guides on Wireless Technology

CTIA's Access Wireless webpage

Mobile Manufacturers Forum's webpage

Wireless Carrier’s Accessibility Resources

AT&T's accessibility webpages

Sprint's accessibility webpages

T-Mobile's accessibility webpages

Verizon's accessibility webpages

Wireless Manufacturer’s Accessibility Resources

Apple iPhone's accessibility webpages

BlackBerry's accessibility webpages

HTC's accessible devices webpage

LG's Hearing Aid Compatibility Public Notice

Motorola's accessibility webpages

Nokia’s accessibility webpages

Samsung's accessibility webpage

Take the Survey!

We greatly appreciate your participation and input. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact:

John Morris
john_morris@shepherd.org
(800) 582-6360  or
(404) 367-1348

Additional Information:

Please note that participation in this study is voluntary. You will not be identified as a participant. All data in this survey will be compiled and analyzed in aggregate. You will not benefit directly from joining this study, but your participation will help educate the wireless industry on ways to improve their consumer information on accessibility. The Georgia Institute of Technology IRB and the Office of Human Research Protections may review study records in order to make sure that this research is being carried out according to professional standards. If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Helena Mitchell at telephone (404) 385-4640. If you have any questions about your rights as a research respondent, you may contact Ms. Melanie Clark, Georgia Institute of Technology at (404) 894-6942. By answering the survey questions you have agreed to participate in this study. Thank you.