KISA is an Australian mobile virtual network operator founded in 2013. The company markets a KISA Phone it is a mobile phone suitable for the elderly; patients with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments;[1] and parents wanting to track the locations of their young children.[citation needed]
The company markets a mobile phone suitable for the elderly; and people with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments;[2] and parents of young children.[3]
Approved as assistive technology for eligible participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme,[4] the phone is designed to operate without a screen and keypad; rather, it features large mechanical buttons on the front, a dedicated SOS button, and space for critical information of the phone user on the back.[5] Designed in conjunction with Vision Australia and Guide Dogs Victoria, the phone can be manufactured in Braille.[6][7][8][9][10]
The original model was released in August 2014,[11] followed by a second version in May 2016.[citation needed]
References
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