Technology Benefiting Handicapped and Disabled February Learning to Live in a Technical World Blog
These days, the usage of various technologies is benefitting everyone, but for those who are disabled or handicapped, the new technology can be life-changing! Devices such as the iPad or iPhone are being used daily to help these people overcome and live with their disabilities. The technology continues to grow, and it is astonishing how many resources are already out there for them. This spans from helping students with learning disabilities to those who are blind.The first example of technology benefiting those in need is the iPad and its affect on the learning disabled. On disabilitynetwork.com, there are various apps outlined that are tailored specifically for these people. One application, “Crazy Face Lite,” encourages shy children to speak more often, and helps them gain social skills. Another, “ArtikPix,” is for children with speech impairments that allows them to practice words and sounds. “LivingSafely” can help students with developmental disabilities learn with ideas that are directed specifically to them. Although these apps are focused on children with learning disabilities, apps that might not seem suited to the students are also effective in helping them learn. For example, flash card applications for the iPad help with basic vocabulary and learning. “MindNode” is used to create mind maps, which greatly help autistic children grasp concepts. Overall, the iPad is invaluable to the success of disabled learning. This past summer millions of people tuned in to watch the Olympics. What many may not have known is that the fourteenth summer Paralympic Games was held just after the Olympic games ended. The world of those who are handicapped physically or lost limbs was revolutionized by prosthetics that are now tailored specifically to meet the needs of a patient. In fact, Oscar Pistorous, a South-African double-amputee sprinter, competed in the Olympic Games in London in 2012 with his carbon fiber blades that practically put him on the same playing level as any other athlete who is not an amputee. The prosthetic limbs along with other tools have come a long way with technology, and for all of those who are handicapped or are amputees, technology is creating a way for them to live an easier life. In conclusion, people with intellectual or physical disabilities have been assisted by technology in many facets. Not only have they been able to use technology manufactured specifically for them, but they have also been able to use technology that can be adapted for their specific needs. Technology has supported them in their journey to live happier lives, and for many, technology may have even saved their life. As a country, the United States is continuing to increase funding for technological programs benefiting people with disabilities, and the research for these people is drastically making a difference every day.
42 Comments
5/19/2013 11:29:29 pm
I can say without any doubt that I have never felt this much happiness after reading a blog! The purpose of technology is to make life simple and provide comfort! If technology can provide these much benefits to handicapped people it is such a great thing!
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8/7/2013 08:44:44 am
These technologies are just new chances for the disabled people. These days, the usage of various technologies is not only benefitting everyone, but for those who are disabled or handicapped, the new technology can be life-changing! They help all of us to overcome and live with disabilities without their noticing. Thank you a lt for sharing with us.
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8/12/2013 03:03:43 am
iphone or ipad is making people with disabilities life easier
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nene
8/12/2013 03:09:07 am
I think that is great that thing like iphone and ipads can make disabled or handicapped pleople life easier
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danesha taylor
8/12/2013 03:11:41 am
technology does benefit the handicapp in many ways. basically technology helps everyone. without technology idont think we would be able to reach all of our needs.
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Justin
8/12/2013 03:11:49 am
Technology is advancing everyday and i'm pretty sure that it's coming in handy not only for us but disabled people also! It's wordeful to see that a human made creation can be put to use in order to entertain but also to learn and explore a variety of other attributes of a persons' mind
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8/12/2013 03:26:12 am
I feel that Its good That the handicap or disabeled have activities and the same treatment so they wont feel they have more attention because of they disability ....
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terrell
8/12/2013 03:30:24 am
I think technology is a good assessment to disabled people because it helps them in ways were they can do things that they haven't had a chance to do.
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Lela Batts
8/12/2013 05:29:42 am
Im very happy that handicap people now are able to be taking care of better
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Tavarus Coleman
8/12/2013 05:35:18 am
I think that technology is really useful for the handicapped.
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Bradley walker
8/12/2013 05:35:31 am
I think that is great that technology is helping the handicapped and the disable and it will help make the world a better more advanced place.
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nene
8/12/2013 05:35:56 am
I think that is great that thing like iphone and ipads can make disabled or handicapped people life easier
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For total of those who are handicapped or are amputees, technology is creating a method for them to house an easier essence.
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8/26/2018 08:09:15 am
If technology in the classroom is effective; why do many students dislike it so much? The effectiveness of technology use in the classroom has become a controversial issue
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8/26/2018 12:13:13 pm
Technology provides teachers with the instructional technology tools they need to operate more efficiently and to be more responsive to the individual needs of their students
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9/11/2018 10:01:08 am
No matter what the computer is being used for, it seems like most people are hooked on using it. Some use it for personal reasons and some for business, but the point is that it seems to be being used for something. Because of the mass use of computers there is bound to be some problems, and there are.
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7/31/2020 05:54:35 am
Back in the original days of information technology and business, the entire technology department was an operator that stored backups and fixed broken computers. Technology has grown and now includes so much more.
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