1.

FOOTMOUSE

This does exactly what the name suggests – a

computer mouse that a user can use with their
feet.

If a user has back problems or mobility issues,

they can use the footmouse to move the cursor
and select things with their feet instead.

A footmouse usually consists of two sides – one side is used to control the
cursor and one is used to click the mouse and to select shortcuts.

A person with limited use of their hands and arms can type on a virtual keyboard
by clicking each character.

2.ADAPTED KEYBOARDS

If someone has poor eyesight or hand eye

coordination, a simple thing such as a different sized
keyboard can make all the difference in user
experience.

A standard keyboard is designed to be used by two

hands, favouring right handed people by placing the
numeric keypad on the right hand side.

Changes can be made to this keyboard settings such as the modification of

keyboard response, and a reallocation of keys and purpose.
 3.BRAILLE DISPLAY

A braille display works with braille transcription

software to read content on a computer screen and
then convert it into Braille for a blind person to read on
the physical display.

A converter should easily allow a user to convert

documents into various media files such as websites, large print and digital
talking books.

4.GOOGLE GLASS

Our final gadget for people with disabilities is the

Google Glass.

But this technological advancement is also a

significant development for disabled people in that
it can be used to improve the lives of those with
compromised vision, mobility and hearing.

Designed with feedback from disabled users, Google Glass is a light weight,
voice controlled device with a touch sensitive temple.

Users send and receive texts and phone calls, take pictures and videos and
access the Internet just through voice command.

A deaf person can set the glasses to type a real time transcript when people talk
to them.
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by ​BMW i​, a new concept dedicated to
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environment. It delivers more than
purpose-built electric vehicles — it delivers
smart mobility services.

Adaptive technology is a fairly new term,

but the basic idea is not. Some adaptive
devices are simple, like the cane, which has
a history as old as mankind itself. Others seem to come more from the realm of
science fiction.

However mundane or complicated, all are a testament to human determination,

creativity and ambition. Here, we look at seven high-tech assistive devices and how
they're helping those with disabilities lead full and fulfilling lives.