Discussion-Accessible Technology Solutions
Access to technology is essential for success in today's business world. Many Americans use technology to overcome their disabilities and become fully productive contributors in the workplace. There are many technology solutions available for the disabled, in the United States and abroad.
View information on real-life cases and technology solutions at the following:
• Steve Gleason: Eyes on the prize. (n.d.). Retrieved from h
https://news.microsoft.com/stories/people/steve-gleason.html
• Surface Pro, Xbox help Washington man overcome life-changing injury | News Center. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://news.microsoft.com/features/surface-pro-xbox-help-washington-man-overcome-life-changing-injury/
• Switching back to Windows | Marco's Accessibility Blog. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.marcozehe.de//2014/02/07/switching-back-to-windows/
• A Mother with Hearing Loss Is About to Learn about Microsoft's New Accessibility Tools - Microsoft Accessibility Blog - Site Home -
MSDN Blogs. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://blogs.msdn.com/b/accessibility/archive/2014/05/15/a-mother-with-hearing-loss-is-about-to-learn-about-microsoft-s-new-accessibility-tools.aspx
• Ryan Asdourian: Blitz mode. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://news.microsoft.com/stories/people/ryan-asdourian.html
• Blind and low-vision seniors dance and bowl with Microsoft Xbox games - Microsoft Accessibility Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://blogs.msdn.com/b/accessibility/archive/2014/02/06/blind-and-low-vision-seniors-dance-and-bowl-with-microsoft-xbox-games.aspx
Select two cases to examine for this assignment. Answer to the following:
1. Explain how technology has affected the lives of the individuals.
2. Describe any individuals with disabilities you have personally observed who have similar stories (maybe you have your own similar story). How has technology affected their lives?
3. Explain how technology has affected your life whether or not disability is a factor.
Create your response in 200-250 words. You must Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
• What have you learned from your fellow students' postings about technology use and its effects on our lives?
• How have you used technology in your current or previous place of employment to increase your productivity?