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2003 U.S. Census data studies
 77 million people with disability
 10.7 million with sensory disabilities
 23.5 million with some form of physical
disability
Physical Impairments
Mobility Improvements
 1st Wheelchairs
China 5th century
 Innovations
Competitive advantage
The Phantom from Drive Medical
is a good travel scooter that
features a 15-mile battery range
per charge.
Service Industries
 Facilities for disabled persons
include:
Audio/visual smoke detectors
Connecting rooms available
Braille symbols in elevators
Restaurant/room service menus in Braille
Bathtub benches and grab rails
Roll-in showers (upon request)
Wheelchair accessible: doors, sink/vanity and towel racks,
climate controls, peepholes, closet poles, and health club
Accessibility Development
IBM products and research
technologies
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aDesigner
IBM CaptionMeNow
EasyWeb Browsing
ViaScribe
WebAdapt2Me
Visual Impairments
TIMELINE - BRAILLE
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1786: The first book for blind people was produced using
embossed letters of the Roman alphabet
1826: Adapts Charles Barbier de la Serre's 12-dot system into a sixdot system
1842: The bible is produced for the first time using embossed
letters
1912: Rotary presses begin to produce sheets with double-sided
Braille
1957: The American Printing House for the Blind began research
with IBM into using computers to translate print into Braille and
drive a plate embossing device (PED)
1964: The computer system becomes fully operational
Late 1990s: XML based technology takes over as the main
translation device from text to Braille
Application… To Assist !
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Phone – command and control of phone features, voice-activated
dialing (VAD), personal name dialing, information portals, speechenabled IVR, auto-attendants
Computers - command and control of computer functions: Internet
access, screen reading, email, business and personal productivity
software (National Electronics & ComputerTechnology Center)
Dictation – document creation and editing, form filling, email Note
takers
Home Automated Living – command and control of environmental
controls and appliances
Entertainment and Education – e-learning, books, movies, games
Training – speech therapy, cognitive training
Apple
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Spoken interface option into OS X
Zoom
Scalable Cursor
Talking alerts and spoken items
Display Adjustment
readers for Windows can run up to
$1,000
Nokia 6682RVI
 "talking cellphone"
 converting menus, instructions and content
displayed on the screen into audio output
through its internal speaker, or an optional
wired or Bluetooth headset
 Selling price: $500 if without any terms but
3-year term: low as $199.99
Internet Helps
•WWW consortium built the html code
standard to provide Internet accessibility
for Blind and Deaf
•Company that provide this feature and
costs are: Microsoft (Free)and
http://www.msprojectstart.org/blind
%20software.htm
Microsoft Helping the impaired
Hearing Impairment
Hearing Impairment Facts
 Hearing loss is more prevalent than
diabetes, all pediatric cancers, and
numerous other medical conditions.
 Hearing devices evolution:
Hearing Trumpet
 In 1902, the first practical electrical hearing aid
was made by Miller Reese Hutchinson
Hearing Impaired Market
 Market consists of 16-20 million
 14.4 million admit they have a hearing problem
 3.9 million own a hearing aid
Hearing Impairment Today
 Hearing aids are the current and most
used technology.
 Benefits- Improved communication
skills(up to certain level)
- Standard of life increase
- Much cheaper than newer
technologies.
Hearing Impairment Today
Continued
 Disadvantages of hearing aid:
 a lot of static noise
 distortion
 Unwanted interference
 Ugly
 Solution- Turn off when needed!
Cost of hearing aids
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Several industrialized countries supply free or heavily-discounted hearing aids through their
publicly funded health care system.
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Australia
The Australian Department of Health and Ageing provides eligible Australian citizens and
residents with a basic hearing aid free-of-charge, though recipients can pay a "top up"
charge if they wish to upgrade to a hearing aid with more or better features. Maintenance
of these hearing aids and a regular supply of batteries is also provided, on payment of a
small annual maintenance fee.
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Canada
In Canada, health care is a responsibility of the provinces. In the province of Ontario, the
price of hearing aids is partially reimbursed through the Assistive Devices Program of the
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, up to $500 for each hearing aid, every three years.
Audiological appointments are covered through the provincial public health plan, provided
they are conducted under the supervision of ear, nose and throat doctors, usually in
hospital settings. Private sector hearing aid clinics also exist and the hearing aids are
covered to the same extent as with the non-profit and hospital providers. A popular choice
for buying hearing aids in Ontario is the Canadian Hearing Society, a non-profit
organization located in cities and towns across the province.
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Cost of hearing aids
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US
Most private US health care providers do not provide coverage for hearing aids, so all costs
are usually borne by the recipient. Such costs can vary between $500 to $5,000. Though if
an adult has a hearing loss which substantially limits major life activities, some state-run
vocational programs can provide upwards of full financial assistance. Severe and profound
hearing loss often falls within the "substantially limiting" category. The cost of hearing aids
are a tax deductible medical expense.
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Iceland
Social Insurance pays a onetime fee of ISK 30.000 for any kind of hearing aid, however the
rules are complicated and requires that both ears have a significant hearing loss in order to
qualify for reimbursement. BTE hearing aids range from ISK 60.000 ISK to 300.000 ISK.
UK
Within the UK, the NHS provides BTE hearing aids to NHS patients, on long-term loan, free
of charge. Though BTEs are often the only style available, and private purchases are
usually necessary if a recipient desires a different style. Private purchases can cost
between £600 to £3,500.
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Companies selling Hearing Aids
across the World
New technology
•Nokia loop set-for cellular age!
Nokia LPS-4 Accessibility Loopset
Retail Price: $124.95
Save on each: $30.00
Your Price: $94.95
The future for the hearing impaired
•Newest Technology!
-Cochlear Implants
-The future of a Deaf Free Society
Bypasses damaged ear drums and canals and integrates with the nerve
system.
http://www.bionicear.com/Recipient_Stories/Videos/index.cfm?langid=1
Disadvantage of New
Technology
• Still needs perfection
• Does not benefit every type of hearing impairment.
• “In the United States, medical costs run from
USD$45,000 to $105,000; this includes evaluation,
the surgery itself, hardware (device), hospitalization and
rehabilitation. Some or all of this may be covered by
health insurance. In the United Kingdom, the NHS
covers cochlear implants in full, as does Medicare in
Australia.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochlear_implant#Cost
Conclusion
 Technology has benefited people with
different impairments across the board.
 The future for both business opportunities
in the Health Care Industry and the
challenged person’s life seems bright.
 Technology is paving the way for these
businesses and patients.