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Assistive Technology Project - Update 7/6/22

 

The Goal:

The goal is to make a plaything that does not highlight a disability. 

E.g.:

Electric toothbrush, speech-to-text, automatic doors, utensils/tools with easy-to-grip handles.

These were invented solely as Assistive Technology but were later used by nearly everyone, as they were easy to use.

The goal is to make a plaything that doesn't "make up" for a disability but is designed for everyone to use with the ability to work seamlessly with AT programs and existing AT. 


What will it be? 


In the next few weeks, I will brainstorm possible project ideas that fit the abovementioned goal.

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