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Thomas SchmidtThe Importance of Accessibility
!!!!!!On 10 September 2014 @ 19:00
!Twitter @_thomasschmidt
http://www.thomasschmidt.co.uk
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Thomas Schmidt!I am an engineer and entrepreneur.
!Working on a number of startups, including:
!A mobile application to provide first line support to individuals who suffer from epilepsy.
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What is Accessibility?
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What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service or environment is available to as many people as possible.“ ”
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What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service or environment is available to as many people as possible.“ ”
Accessibility can be viewed as the ability to access and benefit from a product, device, service or environment.“ ”
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What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service or environment is available to as many people as possible.“ ”
Accessibility can be viewed as the ability to access and benefit from a product, device, service or environment.“ ”
The concept of accessibility often focuses on individuals with disabilities or special needs and their rights of access.
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Independence“ ”
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Opportunities“ ”Independence“ ”
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Where Does Accessibility Impact Our Lives?
Communication“ ”Mobility“ ”
Opportunities“ ”Independence“ ”
Health“ ”
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Who Does Accessibility Affect?
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Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Everybody!“ ”
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Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Everybody!“ ”Why Does Accessibility Matter?
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Who Does Accessibility Affect?
Everybody!“ ”Why Does Accessibility Matter?
Accessibility is a measure of our ability as a species.“ ”
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Hello! ¡Hola!Hello!
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Hello! ¡Hola!Hello!
¡Hola!D☞☝
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
Hello! ¡Hola!Hello!
¡Hola!D☞☝ ¡Hola!
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Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Medical Approach
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Medical Approach
Social Approach
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Medical Approach
Identifies non conformities to the normal model and seeks to resolve them by physical or medical intervention.“ ”
Social Approach
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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Medical Approach
Identifies non conformities to the normal model and seeks to resolve them by physical or medical intervention.“ ”
Social Approach
Identifies barriers, negative attitudes and social exclusions and seeks to resolve these physically and socially.“ ”
Models of Disability – A Paradigm Shift
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How Technology Can Help
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How Technology Can Help
Assistive
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How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Adaptive
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How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Creation of a new device“ ”
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How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Adaptive
Creation of a new device“ ”
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How Technology Can Help
Assistive
Adaptive
Modification of an existing device“ ”
Creation of a new device“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Consolidation
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Consolidation
Process of discovering symbiotic technologies“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet
Beyond definition“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Communities
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Communities
Highly specialised interest/focus groups“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Communities
Highly specialised interest/focus groups“ ”Working for higher cause or purpose“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
The Internet is an open source technology“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
The Internet is an open source technology“ ”Most commercial applications are built
on an open source core“”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Open Source Technology
The Internet is an open source technology“ ”Most commercial applications are built
on an open source core“”
Pace of open source development
is extremely fast“”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Wearable devices“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Wearable devices“ ”Health monitoring“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Internet of Things
Wearable devices“ ”Health monitoring“ ”
Location awareness“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Exoskeleton
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Exoskeleton
We all want to be like “Iron Man” right?“ ”
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Mind Control
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Emerging Technologies & Trends
Mind Control
Control items with thought alone“ ”
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Any Questions
No product demonstrations?“ ”
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Thomas SchmidtThe Importance of Accessibility
!!!!!!On 10 September 2014 @ 19:00
!Twitter @_thomasschmidt
http://www.thomasschmidt.co.uk