Cell phones for the vision impaired
In the United States, around 7–9 million people are estimated to be blind or have significant vision impairment.
If you’re one of them, you might need a cell 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
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
One button press dial and any button press answer
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
Book a free, no-obligation video call with one of our friendly team members.
KISA Phone is so different to any other phone that sometimes it is hard to understand how simple it actually is. We’d love to jump on a brief video call with you to demonstrate how it works, walk you through its features, and answer any questions you may have.
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, caregivers and healthcare professionals to maintain their physical and mental health, which is where the KISA Phone can help.
The large SOS button built into your phone will alert emergency services and those around you in case of trouble
The large SOS button built into your phone will alert emergency services and those around you in case of trouble
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
Our Services
Our services are specifically designed to support people so they can live safely, independently, and with confidence.
KISA GPS Tracking
Easily locate your loved one with accurate Google Maps and SMS alerts, providing reassurance that help and support are always within reach if they wander or get lost.
KISA Reminders
Stay on track with unlimited automated text- to-voice reminders for medication, appointments, and daily tasks. Messages play at scheduled times, ensuring important routines are never missed.
KISA Shield
Protect the user from scams, fraud, and nuisance calls by creating a personalized list of approved and blocked numbers, keeping every call safe and secure.
KISA Unlimited Calls
KISA SIM plans offer the ability to reach out to family and support networks as often as needed, any time of the day or night.
KISA Telephony Service
KISA Telephony Service uses 4G mobile network to power KISA devices, delivering simple, reliable and secure communication for older Americans and people with disabilities.
KISA Fall Detection
An essential safety feature that automatically detects hard falls and instantly alerts loved ones, providing reassurance for caregivers and greater independence for users. Ideal for anyone at risk of falls.
KISA Phone has a number of built-in features that make it perfect for people with low vision or legally blind
- Loud ringtone makes it easy to find
- A lanyard so they will never get lost or misplaced
- Ability to remotely increase the volume if the user accidentally got the volume down
- Notify other people via SMS if the battery is getting low
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 was developed with large, easy-to-read print, high contrast colors, a dedicated emergency services button, and customizable raised tactile buttons; these design elements make KISA Phone the easiest-to-use phone 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 Phone can help most individuals who struggle to read the screens of regular smartphones. The large-sized fonts used on the phone also help many users navigate the contact buttons easily so they can confidently dial whomever they need. The simple layout of KISA Phone makes remembering contact button placement easy. Paired with raised sticker bumps available for purchase with the order, all KISA Phones are perfect for people who suffer from tunnel vision, macular degeneration, and other conditions that limit the field of vision. Every KISA Phone 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 Phones give you peace of mind and the assurance that your loved ones are safe, no matter where they are.