Question

We have discussed the potential differences between the use of mainstream technology (e.g., iPad) versus technology developed to address a specific functional impairment or disability group (e.g., Dynavox, Zingui). What are the social context implications for mainstream technology accessWe have discussed the potential differences between the use of mainstream technology (e.g., iPad) versus technology developed to address a specific functional impairment or disability group (e.g., Dynavox, Zingui). What are the social context implications for mainstream technology access?

Please explain from textbook Assistive Technologies Principle and practices Albert M. Cook and Jan Miller Polgar and page number. Maybe Chapter 8

Answer 1

Answer: There are many differences between the mainstream technology and technology developed to address a specific functional impairment or disability group. The mainstream technology can be used by normal people for their own purpose but the technology that is mainly developed for the particular disable people are a kind of aid to them so that they can hear, walk or overcome with their disabilities. This can provide them support to live and can have a normal life functions.

The social context implications for the main stream technology as most of the people are unaware of the proper use of the technology whereas most of them are unable to access the mainstream technology. They don't know how to use the device such as i-pad, phones etc for the useful purpose.

Some of the devices are too costly to avail, due to the low income people are unable to get connected with the advanced technologies or the updated version.