Disabled people have been forced to rely on a member of their family, friend or caregiver to do things that they can no longer do but thanks to the recent advancements in technology the welfare of the disabled is changing for the better. They can do things that we’re once impossible and can use these skills to express themselves. A new exciting range of technologies has given the disabled the opportunity to control mouse movement with just their eyes. It’s not just about advances in technology though. The disabled are now able to sell and purchase approved Used Mobility Scooters which can save them up to 3,000.
Some of the technology we see and use on a daily basis can be used in different ways to help the lives of the disabled – some direct and some indirect. An indirect example but an extremely useful piece of technology includes NDIS management software utilized by NDIS-registered caregivers. If someone requires in-home care services due to their disability, this software helps organize a routine and update their progress notes on behalf of the healthcare provider. Some more direct examples include the use of tablets to speak or using voice control to navigate mobile phones. The expense of these devices has worked in favor for both language and speech therapists.
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For those that are unable to type or use a touch screen, voice command technology gives them the opportunity to control their device with the use of their voice. Now, voice command technology is being used across an array of products, including cars and e-readers. Eventually, visually impaired individuals will be able to use devices equipped with GPS to guide themselves safely. In the future, they will be able to get themselves from A to B in cars that don’t require a driver.
This provides the disabled with self-confidence. Those who struggle on a daily basis with the simple tasks we do without realizing start to lose self-confidence. They get frustrated with the fact that they are unable to do these things, whatever they might be, without assistance. This can result in the feeling of failure and even encourage depression. New technology brings that additional hope back into the lives of those who continue to feel disadvantaged and isolated from others. For example, those that necessitate assistance to be moved from one place to another may require the addition of a hoyer lift to better their daily life. The cost of a hoyer lift, and other assistive devices should be taken into consideration, yet the investment proves invaluable. By such devices helping them feel more independent rather than dependent; they can build a sense of achievement and be proud of what they have accomplished on their own.
More than 19% of the working population suffer from a disability and more than 10million of those live in Britain but thanks to technology, the world is changing for the better. The things we take for granted everyday are a step into the light for others. Mobile devices are no longer designed to make phone calls and to search the web; they provide disadvantaged people with the opportunity to communicate and feel as sense of freedom.
