Mobile phones for the vision impaired
According to Vision Australia, around 453,000 Australians are blind or have low vision
If you’re one of them, you might need a mobile phone tailored to your vision and accessibility needs.
Designed with input from Vision Australia and Guide Dogs Victoria
Can be outfitted with raised tactile buttons for people struggling with low vision and vision impairments
One button press dial and any button press answer makes it easy to use
Charging cradle and magnetic charging cable for easy charging
Voice announcements for battery level, signal strength and local time
Dedicated SOS button for emergency services at the back of the phone
Light and wearable so you always know where it is
Location tracking service to find your loved one
KISA Phone
The KISA Assistive Technology adapts to your sight needs, whether you have low or no vision. Its features make it ideal for the vision impaired, no matter your age.
- High-contrast designs
- Available in Braille
KISA Personal Alarm
For individuals with low vision or vision impairment, The KISA Personal Alarm is an essential safety tool. Designed with tactile features, such as large easy-to-press mechanical buttons and contrasting bright colours. The KISA Personal Alarms ensure that help is always within reach. The simplicity of the device minimises confusion, allowing users to call for assistance quickly and confidently. With additional features such as GPS Tracking and fall detection, this alarm provides a reliable way for visually impaired individuals to stay safe and maintain their independence.
We can help you understand our products better, simply request a free video call with our friendly team.
Research shows there is a direct link between vision impairment and depression
It’s vital to help blind and visually impaired people stay connected with family, friends, carers and healthcare professionals to maintain their physical and mental health, which is where the KISA Phone can help.
Best KISA features for the vision impaired
The first thing you might notice about the KISA Phone is its lack of a screen
Instead, you will find large, tactile buttons featuring clear, easy-to-see writing or images. Each KISA is customised to the user's requirements and is available in colour combinations with high contrast levels to help those with low vision see them.
The KISA Phone can be customised to include Braille, setting it apart from modern smartphones with complex touch screens
To customise your KISA device using Braille, please contact our friendly team.
KISA Phones are easy to use with single-button dial - no more confusing screens to step through before you call your loved ones
Another feature that makes this the perfect mobile phone for the vision impaired is the tactile response you’ll receive when you press a button. The KISA Phone has been designed so that when you press a button, you feel the phone’s response and know it has been pressed.
If distinguishing one button or contact from another proves difficult, we can provide rubber buttons to help identify the most important contacts
The large SOS button built into your phone will alert emergency services and those around you if case of trouble
GPS tracking keeps an eye on your position, while the SOS Position Locator can SMS your nominated contacts with your position.
Paired with KISA’s fall detection, which can pick up accidents or falls and contact emergency services and nominated support people, the KISA Phone is the ultimate safety device for people who are blind or vision impaired
KISA Phone and KISA Personal Alarms have a loud ringtone and a lanyard, so they will never get lost or misplaced
Additional Included Features
KISA Shield
A service that blocks scams and unwanted calls, so you never need to worry about who is on the other end of the call.
KISA Reminders
KISA Reminder service, which will alert you with pre-set messages about the important things in your life, like taking medication or even just remembering to lock the front door.
Simple to use and set up and with appealing tactile features, KISA Phones help blind and visually impaired people stay connected and independent at any age
Keeping It Simple for Anyone
KISA believes that easy-to-use technology should be available to everyone.
With input from Vision Australia and Guide Dogs Victoria, KISA set out to create a device that would meet the needs of people struggling with vision impairment or blindness.
Whether due to illness or injury, genetics or incident; low vision, impaired visual acuity and blindness greatly impact a person’s safety, security, mobility and their ability to remain independent.
KISA sought to find a way to increase independence, safety and security and give loved ones peace of mind
Seeking input from health experts; the KISA Phone and personal alarm were developed with large, easy-to-read print, high contrast colours, a dedicated emergency services button, and customisable raised tactile buttons; these design elements make KISA devices the easiest-to-use phone and personal alarm for those who struggle with their vision.
KISA’s high-contrast designs make the writing on the front panel clear and crisp with high text-to-background contrast
With several designs to choose from, the KISA devices can help most individuals who struggle to read the screens of regular smartphones. The large-sized fonts used on the phone and personal alarm also help many users navigate the contact buttons easily so they can confidently dial whomever they need.
The simple layout of KISA devices makes remembering contact button placement easy. Paired with raised sticker bumps available for purchase with the order, all KISA devices are perfect for people who suffer from tunnel vision, macular degeneration, and other conditions that limit the field of vision.
Every KISA device also has an easy-to-operate dedicated SOS button which will ensure that contacting emergency services is easy and uncomplicated. Paired with KISA’s GPS tracking services that show the location of the person carrying it, all KISA devices give you peace of mind and the assurance that your loved ones are safe, no matter where they are.
