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Nowe technologie a funkcjonowanie osób z niepełnosprawnością w społeczeństwie
New technologies and the functioning of people with disabilities in society

Author(s): Ewelina Młynarczyk-Karabin
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Communication studies, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: new technologies; disabilities; communication

Summary/Abstract: Dexterity and abilities are a sign of human growth. Lack or deficiency thereof, which is typical for people with disabilities – may lead to significant deficiency of activities of such persons in society. In the article the author describes the new technologies which are useful for people with disabilities. Attention is drawn to the availability of various technologies and devices on the market and for people with disabilities. The article describes, among others, speech generating devices or eye-trackers, which can help persons with various types of disability e.g. deaf or immobile persons.

  • Issue Year: 253/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 239-251
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish