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Engineer and developer Thomas Schmidt explores the importance of accessibility. He focuses on what accessibility is, who it affects and why. He looks at the different models of accessibility and emerging undercurrents and trends in the accessibility sector.TRANSCRIPT
Thomas SchmidtThe Importance of Accessibility
!!!!!!On 10 September 2014 @ 19:00
!Twitter @_thomasschmidt
http://www.thomasschmidt.co.uk
Thomas Schmidt!I am an engineer and entrepreneur.
!Working on a number of startups, including:
!A mobile application to provide first line support to individuals who suffer from epilepsy.
What is Accessibility?
What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service or environment is available to as many people as possible.“ ”
What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service or environment is available to as many people as possible.“ ”
Accessibility can be viewed as the ability to access and benefit from a product, device, service or environment.“ ”
What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service or environment is available to as many people as possible.“ ”
Accessibility can be viewed as the ability to access and benefit from a product, device, service or environment.“ ”
The concept of accessibility often focuses on individuals with disabilities or special needs and their rights of access.
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”
Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Independence“ ”
Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Opportunities“ ”Independence“ ”
Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Opportunities“ ”Independence“ ”
Health“ ”
Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Everybody!“ ”
Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Everybody!“ ”Why Does Accessibility Matter?
Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Everybody!“ ”Why Does Accessibility Matter?
Accessibility is a measure of our ability as a species.“ ”
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Medical Approach
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Medical Approach
Social Approach
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Medical Approach
Identifies non conformities to the normal model and seeks to resolve them by physical or medical intervention.“ ”
Social Approach
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Medical Approach
Identifies non conformities to the normal model and seeks to resolve them by physical or medical intervention.“ ”
Social Approach
Identifies barriers, negative attitudes and social exclusions and seeks to resolve these physically and socially.“ ”
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
How Technology Can Help
How Technology Can Help
Assistive
How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Adaptive
How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Creation of a new device“ ”
How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Adaptive
Creation of a new device“ ”
How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Adaptive
Modification of an existing device“ ”
Creation of a new device“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Consolidation
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Consolidation
Process of discovering symbiotic technologies“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet
Beyond definition“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Communities
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Communities
Highly specialised interest/focus groups“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Communities
Highly specialised interest/focus groups“ ”Working for higher cause or purpose“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
The Internet is an open source technology“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
The Internet is an open source technology“ ”Most commercial applications are built
on an open source core“”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
The Internet is an open source technology“ ”Most commercial applications are built
on an open source core“”
Pace of open source development
is extremely fast“”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Wearable devices“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Wearable devices“ ”Health monitoring“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Wearable devices“ ”Health monitoring“ ”
Location awareness“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Exoskeleton
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Exoskeleton
We all want to be like “Iron Man” right?“ ”
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Mind Control
Emerging Technologies & Trends
Mind Control
Control items with thought alone“ ”
Any Questions
No product demonstrations?“ ”
Thomas SchmidtThe Importance of Accessibility
!!!!!!On 10 September 2014 @ 19:00
!Twitter @_thomasschmidt
http://www.thomasschmidt.co.uk