Extra Credit Accessible Technology

This video was extremely interesting as it demonstrates that accessible technology is always around us. It was around hundreds of years ago and will be around in the future. One of the key points I found were that technology is becoming increasingly accessible. My favorite example of this is viewed through a double amputee sprinter, who is attempting to qualify for the Olympics (not the Paralympics) while sprinting on two carbon fiber legs designed at MIT. I also found it interesting to see all the newly developed ways involving accessible design and mobility. This involved doors that open like a light switch, ramps that go down curbs, and ways for people in wheel chairs to drink from water fountains. I also loved hearing about Kevin Connolly who was born with just the upper half of his body, but chooses to go around on a motorized skateboard instead of a wheelchair. He is a professional photographer and has found great success because people are fascinated my the perspective of his photos. All in all, it really is mind blowing how much the topics discussed vary in terms of everything and it will be interesting to see where this goes in the future.