1. What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?
The internet allows the users to get access to all sorts of information. A person cu communicate face to face with his friend anywhere in this world. One can send money to foreign country, reserve tickets for their journey, pay bills and apply for overseas studies from any place through internet.
2. Do you think technology has improved communication? How?
Yes, technology has definitely improved communication. A person can face to face with his friend anywhere in this world. It has enabled people to stay communicate connected with friends and relatives who live far away
3. How does David operate computers with the Liberator Communication Device?
The Liberator communication Device has an in-built Bluetooth adaptor. David sends commands to the computer through the Liberator. He controls it with his eye movements.
4. Which devices are controlled using ACTIV controller?
David controls his TV, Blu-ray and music players using an ACTIV controller. This device is attached to the headrest of his chair in his bedroom,
5. Who says these words "I want everyone to know the difference technology has made in my life "
Alisha is a disabled girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. Amazed at the wonders of technology she says, "I want everyone to know the difference, technology has made in my life
6. Which software helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing?
Alisha has trouble with typing. So she uses an advance technology called Dragon Dictate to overcome this problem. The software types words on Alisha's Screen when she speaks
7. Name a few Indian innovations which are helpful to the disabled and make their day to day life easier.
• "Lechal shoes have GPS and Bluetooth that facilitate the disabled to navigate streets. Instructions are displayed in the map software on their smartphones.
• Blee watch converts soundwaves into vibrations for the hearing impaired. Colour codes are used to alert them to various emergency sounds.
• "IGEST tracks gestures of the speech impaired and speaks for them.
8. Is it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze?
Yes, the ECO point Eye gaze system can be effectively used to access computers,
9. Suggest ways of making our society inclusive.
A society is inclusive only when each and every individual has empathy. Facilitating people with impairments is the noblest act of humanity. Opportunities must be given to exhibit or bring out their skills.
10.What is the future of technology?
In future, all the machines and gadgets will be automated, making life a lot easier. Soon people can command smart TV's and home applaiances by their gestures instead of using a remote. Refrigerators can self-replenish supplies, when they are about to be exhausted, In a few years, we will be talking about driver-less cars and robots working in factories.
11.How many people in India suffer with disability?
According to the 2011 census, 2.21 percent of India's population is disabled.
12.Who is Kim?
Kim is the Assistive Technologist at Alisha's school.
13.How does Kim help Alisha?
Kim helps Alisha by introducing Dragon Dictate, a software which helps to transfer her speech into words on the screen.
14.Which instrument does David control with his eye movements?
David uses a Liberator Communication Device for verbal communication. He controls it with his eye movements.
15.What devices help David to move from one place to other?
Liberator Communication Device, ACTIV controller, AAC device and ECO2 with ECO point are the devices that help David to move from one place to other.
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