Leveraging tech to find solutions

Technology has had a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, from providing access to education and entertainment, to improving communication capabilities

- Ashok Pandey

Technology is revolutionizing the way in which we are able to support individuals with disabilities. Thanks to recent advances, we can now assess a person’s needs more accurately and match them with appropriate assistive technology solutions that help them become independent and empowered.

From apps that aid communication to devices that provide physical assistance, modern technologies have the potential to transform lives for people with disabilities. Let me discuss how technology is helping us to better understand individual needs and find ways of providing support through assistive technology that best meet those needs.

Technology is helping to assess the needs of individuals with disabilities and match them with appropriate assistive technology solutions in several ways:

Online assessments: Web-based assessments are being developed to assess an individual’s needs and match them with assistive technology solutions. These assessments can be completed from anywhere, making it easier for individuals with disabilities to access the tools and resources they need.

Wearable technology: Wearable devices are being used to gather data on an individual’s daily activities, movements, and behavior, which can be analyzed to assess their needs and identify appropriate assistive technology solutions.

Screening & Diagnosis: Technology is being used to develop more accurate and efficient methods for diagnosing and assessing disabilities, such as online cognitive tests and eye tracking devices.