There has been impressive accessibility work to make computers, the web, cell phones and other tech tools usable by people with motor and sensory disabilities. Now it is time to address cognitive needs. The RERC-ACT of the University of Colorado School of Medicine aims to make everyday technology products more usable by people with cognitive impairment resulting from conditions such as brain injury as well as Alzheimer’s, attention disorder, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, learning disability, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. Of course, many people will benefit from better design and more options for customization.
What can you do?
- Take a survey to share your thoughts about the technologies that are most important for people with brain injury.
- Join the RESNA Standards Committee on Cognitive Technologies. For more information, please contact Harmony Hilderbrand at Harmony@BeneficialDesigns.com.
- Share your thoughts at the Cognitive Acessibility Facebook Page
- Volunteer to test products at The University of Colorado School of Medicine Assistive Technology Product Testing Lab (601 East 18th Avenue, Suite 130). For more information, please call the Assistive Technology Partners at 303-315-1289.