The differently abled, Alisha and David’s life has been transformed because of Technology. It is a boon to the disabled. Assistive technology is designed to help people with disabilities. Typing was impossible, but now Dragon Dictate helps the disabled to speak for words to be printed on screen. Technology can control a computer screen even with Eye Gaze. Technology is vital to be free and independent.

For verbal communication, Liberator Communication Device, with eye movements to communicate verbally is used. It has a Bluetooth adaptor and took a couple of weeks to learn using it. Communicating with people was very difficult before.

An ACTIV controller also in the headrest of a mobility chair is used to control TV, Blu-Ray and music players. Augmentative and Alternative Communication is also the product of technological advancements and a boon to the disabled.

ECO2 linked to an interactive whiteboard is used to teach PE lessons. Technology also helps control the Play Station, MP3, electric wheelchair and ECO point Eye Gaze to communicate and access the computer. Thus, Technology is a boon to the disabled.

‘Technology is not just a tool. It can give learners a voice that they may not have had before.’