Working Together
For most people, the computer is a vital tool for completing work or organising information. For people with disabilities, the computer is a medium for communication; it is part of their daily aspects. The video “Working Together:People with Disabilities and Computer Technology” http://www.washington.edu/doit/Video/wt_dis.html has inspired me to understand computer technology onto another level.
Some computers are adapted to suit people with particular special needs or disabilities. For example, a computer can alter its screen so it becomes englarged for the person to view, or changing the light or darkness of the screen for those people that are sensitive to light. For someone who is blind, a small speaker (speech output) will sit next to the computer and read out what is on the computer screen.
Although sometimes the use of computers and the internet can be a hassle when it comes to young children and security measures. However, there ARE benefits of computers, especially for people with disabilities, as it allows them to communicate with their surroundings and feel like any other person.
Jenny
on June 15, 2008 at 9:05 pm
[...] is amazing what technology can bring to peoples’ lives. Jenny’s blog, ‘Working Together‘, has got me into think the impact that technology advancement has brought in to people who [...]