Innovation and Independence: A Journey of Accessibility

Innovation and Independence: A Journey of Accessibility

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Special Education, Education, Instructional Technology

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The speaker shares their journey from losing sight at 14 to becoming an innovator in digital accessibility. They discuss the development of digital Braille technologies and making the internet accessible for the blind. The talk highlights the importance of accessibility in driving innovation and introduces future technologies aimed at enhancing independence for visually impaired individuals.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's main challenge after losing sight?

Learning new skills

Making new friends

Losing independence

Finding a job

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did the speaker develop to help with reading?

Digital Braille editor

Voice recognition software

Text-to-speech converter

Screen magnifier

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which decade did the speaker develop the Home Page Reader?

1980s

1990s

2010s

2000s

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant impact of the Home Page Reader?

It improved web design

It reduced internet costs

It increased internet speed

It made the internet accessible to the blind

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the smartphone app introduced by the speaker?

To manage finances

To track fitness activities

To assist with navigation and social interactions

To play music

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does cognitive assistance aim to enhance?

Memory retention

Physical strength

Language skills

Missing or weakened abilities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's ultimate goal with technology?

To write a book

To travel the world

To become a tech entrepreneur

To gain complete independence

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