Vision and Approach
At school or at work people who are blind or have low vision are often required to meet the needs and expectations of today’s technologically based and driven world. The development of web based research skills is becoming increasingly important.
In order for people who are blind or have low vision to develop their full potential in using a computer and accessing the internet, appropriate training and adaptive technology are indispensable, as well as accessible resources such as tools and applications.
Sonokids applies so-called ‘Ludic Design for All’ to the creation of innovative online applications in order to offer all children a learning experience which is enhanced by an element of play. Sonokids develops web- and sound tools and applications compliant with Inclusive Design that are fun and educational at the same time, compatible with magnification software, screenreader software and Braille displays, and fully accessible to users who are blind or vision impaired.
Through creativity and experience Sonokids aims to continuously innovate its use of technology with the purpose of opening new roads for blind and vision impaired people around the world and in this respect Sonokids greatly values the feedback of the users.
Sonokids contributes to the awareness and understanding of the importance of web-accessibility by giving guest-lectures to University students and future web-designers.
John (left) and Phia (center) with professor Vanessa Evers of the University of Amsterdam during students' presentations following guestlectures.
Sonokids is a member of the Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA).
Sonokids Australia is a member of South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment (SPEVI).