Those with disabilities are underserved by technology

Living in Silicon Valley, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of technological change. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to overlook those who may be left behind.

I got a lesson in the issue this past week, when I gave a presentation to the Hearing Loss Association of the Peninsula. The group, part of a national organization that advocates on behalf of those with hearing problems, asked me to speak about computers and technology at its monthly meeting.

In preparing, I realized just how little I knew about the technology-related issues faced by those with hearing loss and other disabilities.

By Troy Wolverton

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