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Chapter 9-Technology and Accessibility - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 9-Technology and Accessibility
Technology
Technology has advanced to be more accessible to Deaf people
Communicative systems
AAC Devices
software and technology to improve communication
Universal design (see under accessibility)
Alerting systems
Systems of alerting based on sight rather than hearing
Accessibility
The American Disability Act was a huge leap in accessibility to those who are disabled.
Those who are disabled now have the right to reasonable accomodations
People who are disabled cannot be refused work/fired on the basis of disability
Deaf people who are trained and capable of working can now work
Accessibility in the workplace
Communicative technology
translators
Universal design
Universal design is a concept that means "design for all"
Provides access to the same exact content for Deaf people as hearing people
Applies to all disability
How does this help Deaf people?
Advances in technology help those who are deaf to communicate better with others
advances in technology also helps those who are deaf to understand and interact better with the world around them
Advances in Accessibility help those who are Deaf to live in a society where they can be accepted and where they can live in the world around them with a bit more ease