Exciting times for Doo Mobile

For those of you who don't know, I have been working on a project for the last couple of years to deliver a mobile interface that will make it easier for adults with intellectual disabilities to keep in contact with their carers, families and friends. This project has taken many, many late nights and has almost sent me broke a couple of times. Finally, GOOD NEWS!!! If all goes to plan "Doo Mobile" is about to partner with Peepel to bring the Doo Phone interface to the masses.

This project, and the company behind it are like my baby and I'm so stoked to have an opportunity to bring it to the world. In 2009 we were able to do a limited trial of our original prototype and the results were fantastic. For most people, it wouldn't be such a big deal to have a mobile phone. For some people with a disability, it's a potential life saver, and a link to the world that previously never existed.

Although the functions of the Doo Phone centre around simple dialling and remote GPS tracking in the case of an emergency. This is not all the phone has to offer, what it is really offering is freedom. There are so many people out there that would be capable of going out on their own but are too afraid because they don't have access to a backup if they are lost or find themselves in trouble. It's these people who I believe are going to benefit the most from the Doo Phone, it's the extra freedom and confidence that is going to benefit them (and the occasional emergency call).

I really look forward to seeing some progress on this project. And as for all the late nights and huge bills, if I can allow one person some more freedom in their life, it will all be worth it.

I'm really excited at the moment and although at this stage I don't think there are any subscribers to this blog yet, I just wanted to get this off my chest. I also want to just say thanks to all those people who have helped this project along to this point, I have had so much support from so many people but I would especially like to thank the team at Doo Mobile and the investors who have shared my dream and put their time (and money) where their mouth is. You all know who you are, so thank you.