Technology Dawn Of Civilization21 st Century
“For Most People – Technology Makes Things Easier’ For People with Disabilities Technology Make Things Possible” M. P. RADABAUGH (Dir. – IBM Nat. Support Centre)
Types Information + Communication Other Technology
Involvement Scientific / Tech. Disciplines - Basic + Engineering Sc. - Natural / Human / Social Sc.
Approaches All inclusive Dev. (General/ Special Needs) Involve PWD Universal Design
Phases Predisaster (Risk Reduction/ Development) Post Disaster (Emergency – Manage + Rehab)
Predisaster – Space Technology Early Warning Sys. (Global Navigation Sys.) World Weather Watch Earthquake – Resistance Building Dedicated Nets
Mobile EM Operation Centre
Use Multiple formats (Text Message/ Sirens/ Radio/Phone/ Posters/ Microphone/ Transport) H.I.
Shelters Universal Design Principle Household Preparedness H.I.
Stock Pilling (Strategic Location) Assistive Devices Mobility Aids/ Hearing Aids Portable Toilet White Lane / Medicine H.I.
Assistive Technology Physical Support Communication (Speech Amplifier / Electronic Brail Note Takers) Cloud Computing Daisy Consortium
Mobility + Navigation Memory Aids Control Switches Software – Application Accessible Furniture (Deep Touch Pressure Calm N. Sys)
The Clinic (WHO) (Strategically Located) 24 Hours Telephone Responsible – Activate EM. Plan
Rescue /First Aid Treatment Search + Rescue First Aid Tools H.I.
Post Disaster Evaluation Ambulatory Ambulatory with Assistance Wheelchair H.I.
Med Prog + Rehab Radical Change/ Upgradation
Technology All Developments
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi. M.S. (Ortho.)D.Phil (Oxford), F.A.M.S.