Kisa Phone

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]}

Kisa phones

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 KISA Phone is recognised as a friendly phone for children with special needs, it's made to be accessible and affordable. It aims to give the disabled and vulnerable more independence with a GPS location service and a lanyard strap to prevent losses or fall damage.^[11]

KISA Devices can be compared to Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker with Alexa as a "great tech products to manage your health at home"^[12]

The original model was released in August 2014,^[13] followed by a second version in May 2016.^{[citation needed]}