DocumentCode
1186924
Title
Technology combats disabilities
Author
Adam, J.A.
Author_Institution
IEEE Spectrum, New York, NY, USA
Volume
31
Issue
10
fYear
1994
Firstpage
24
Lastpage
26
Abstract
The author focusses on advances in equipment that offset physically functional limitations. He discusses how disabled and elderly people are using aids that enhance mobility (walking a certain distance, lifting a weight, or climbing stairs) as well as sensory faculties (seeing print, hearing conversation, and speaking intelligibly).<>
Keywords
handicapped aids; hearing aids; aids; climbing stairs; disabilities; disabled people; elderly people; equipment advances; hearing conversation; lifting; mobility enhancement; physically functional limitations; seeing print; sensory faculties; speech intelligibility; walking; Auditory system; Cochlear implants; Computer networks; Deafness; Impedance; Product design; Rehabilitation robotics; Speech; Virtual reality; Wheelchairs;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.328654
Filename
328654
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