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Open Source Disability Gadgets: DIY for PWD

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Human / Social Issues
Presenter:
Liz Henry, BlogHer
Description:
Gear and software for people with disabilities is usually provided through charity or from medical supply companies. It's hard or impossible to repair it, or get anyone to repair it. We need to hack the model for accessibility tools! With a culture of open source designs, Instructables, wikis, and blogs, we can start an international movement.
Rachel Chalmers
on 8/8/08
Seriously great idea.
leah norling
on 10/8/08
fabulous idea. we can't wait for the "official" crap to get installed or the expensive stuff to become affordable.
Brian Rowe
on 12/8/08
Great idea, accessibility often takes a back seat in software design. Open Source does allow for a lot of customization and niche development.
christine brumback
on 17/8/08
Great great great topic Another factor is the cost of assisstive tech/tools - can be insanely high ( which is driven by the manufacturing approach). If they were more modular as your proposing the cost could end up being lower as well.
Jessica McFadden
on 22/8/08
Awesome.
Do it today!
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