I read and watched the videos that went along with "7 Tech Break Throughs That Empower People With Disabilities". It was interesting to see the different technology and how it has benefited those who are using it. Although the car for the blind hasn't been put out on the roads just seeing the man's face after he got out of the car after he driven around the track. That alone was worth a million dollars. The Dyna Vox system made me think of 2 of my students that are non verbal one with severe limitations the other one facing a large number of challenges. What would it be like to be able to know what those two little girls are thinking about and what would they like to express? That one system would be such a valuable tool for those little girls. The cochlear implant and the controversy surrounding that for both the deaf and hearing worlds. I watched several videos and listened to the discussions for and against the cochlear implant. It was difficult for me to understand the concept of some of statements made from deaf individuals. How do you make the assumption that being deaf is part of a culture that shouldn't be denied? I have worked with a child with an implant and she seemed pleased that she was able to hear and participate with her classmates and teachers. The arm that had been developed for those who had lost a limb was nothing but wonderful. The man who had not had arms in 26 years expressing that if he came home with an arm his wife would have a long list of "honey dos". He made the statement in a joking manner, but I am sure that being able to go home and tackle a few simple jobs would thrill both him and his wife. If nothing else this one article and all of the videos that went with it were very impressive. Just knowing that there are ways to meet the challenges and succeed, how wonderful. (I think it should be mandatory for all of Las Vegas drivers to have a self driving car. That is the worst place ever to drive around in, crazy, crazy.)

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