Making the connection between the person with a disability, the community and the technology
Lorraine Wiltshire
Oak Enterprises, Tasmania
Celebrating the educational, economic and social benefits of Technology to connect people with intellectual or learning disabilities into the life of the community: Enhancing quality of life and developing independence through a range of activities using technology
Breaking down barriers and creating new opportunities using technology software and technology applications used to overcome barriers for people with intellectual disabilities: E-learning opportunities, social participation and employment skills
A snapshot of some relevant developments and research in Australia, and U.S.A: The challenges of drawing together the broad range of specialist support areas using technology to enable people with disabilities to access ICT and the internet, including scientific, clinical, social and educational objectives.
Where to from here? Given the potential benefits of technology for everyone in the western world, how can government resources be allocated to meet the challenge of achieving equal access to technology and the internet for people with disabilities? Legislation? Do we need a cohesive national framework?
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