Summary
People with disabilities are individuals first. It cannot be assumed that those with similar disabilities have the same challenges and experiences. Like everyone else, each person with a disability is unique in their own way. With a basic understanding of disabilities, let’s now explore how assistive technology can help address them.
Additional Notes and References
- Types of Disabilities: Check the video below for a quick glance on the different types of Disabilities.
- Cartoons of Dave Lupton, which engages Disability and its associated social and political attitudes through the lens of social model. Being a Person with Disability himself, he is a popular figure in the Disability Arts Movement.
https://disabilityarts.online/magazine/showcase/30-years-with-crippen-a-showcase-of-cartoons-through-the-decades/
https://crippencartoons.com/ - Disability inclusive language:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONQ9O_RF_iQ&t=1s