We call assistive technologies the tools that seek to provide or expand the functional abilities of people with disabilities. Despite their great advancement, they are still little known and used by companies looking to hire professionals with disabilities.
Much has been said about artificial intelligence and the impact of technology on our society. But did you know that many innovations used every day by millions of people were created to generate more accessibility? Whether on your smartphone or tablet, you have already gotten used to placing two closed fingers and opening them to zoom in on a photo. This feature was created to make viewing easier for people with low vision. The personal assistants that play music, turn on the lights, and tell us the weather forecast had their first prototypes created for people who did not have the ability to interact with the equipment using their hands.
Technology is increasingly present in our lives and makes our daily routines easier. Instead of using a map to get to a certain location, we use an app that tells us the best route and bypasses traffic. And what brings convenience to some people can be transformative for others. A blind person working in an accounting firm who uses printed reports and invoices will face a major barrier to performing their job. However, with the digitization of this data and a computer with a screen reader, that same person becomes fully capable of carrying out their activities.
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