The rise in accessible and affordable computing has significantly helped individuals with disabilities, such as the provision of text-to-speech technology and automated services, as well as devices that facilitate mobility.
However, some areas still lack consideration, such as user interfaces that do not account for color blindness or audio appliances that solely rely on audio cues.
Hackers and makers have been addressing these shortcomings, as shown in two examples showcased in the article, which include adding features to a doorbell to help those with hearing issues and using existing technology, such as a hoverboard, to assist those with mobility restrictions.
The articles referenced in the piece provide further details on the projects themselves.
