Technology and Disability : Building communication and Creating Opportunities?

Abstract

Physical limitations, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and mental disorders can all create barriers to accessing public facilities, transportation, and information for those with disabilities. This necessitates greater efforts from both society and the government to create an inclusive environment that reduces these obstacles through the utilization of technology. Hence, this research aims to analyze how technology can be leveraged by people with disabilities to participate in various activities and lead productive lives akin to those of their peers. The methodology employed, based on this literature review, involves seeking citations concerning technological advancements and underscoring the implications of technological development in aiding the activities of people with disabilities in accordance with their specific needs. This analytical study provides crucial insights into the imperative for solutions to address the challenges faced by people with disabilities across diverse domains, including accessing public facilities. We discern broader opportunities for the development of technology that aids people with disabilities across multifaceted aspects of life, such as specialized software, adaptive hardware, and applications facilitating communication.