Answer the questions

WHILE READING QUESTIONS

a. What is the future of technology?

In future, all the machines and gadgets will be automated, making life a lot easier. Soon people can command smart TV’s and home applaiances by their gestures instead of using a remote. Refrigerators can self-replenish supplies, when they are about to be exhausted. In a few years, we will be talking about driver-less cars and robots working in factories.

According to the 2011 census, 2.21 percent of India’s population is disabled.

c. Who is Kim?

Kim is the Assistive Technologist at Alisha’s school.

d. How does Kim help Alisha?

Kim helps Alisha by introducing Dragon Dictate, a software which helps to transfer her speech into words on the screen.

e.       Why is technology important according to David?

According to David, technology is important, as it enables him to communicate, and be independent. It can help people like him to make friends, control their environment, study and find jobs.

f.       Which instrument does David control with his eye movements?

David uses a Liberator Communication Device for verbal communication. He controls it with his eye movements.

g.      What devices help David to move from one place to other?

Liberator Communication Device, ACTIV controller, AAC device and ECO2 with ECO point are the devices that help David to move from one place to other.

A. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.

1.           What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?

The internet allows the users to get access to ali sorts of information. A person can communicate face to face with his friend anywhere in this world. One can send money to foreign country, reserve tickets for their journey, pay bills and apply for overseas studies from any place through internet.

2.           Do you think technology has improved communication? How?

Yes, technology has definitely improved communication. A person can communicate face to face with his friend anywhere in this world. It has enabled people to stay connected with friends and relatives who live far away.

3.           How does David operate computers with the Liberator Communication Device?

The Liberator communication Device has an in-built Bluetooth adaptor. David sends commands to the computer through the Liberator. He controls it with his eye movements.

4.           Which devices are controlled using ACTIV controller?

David controls his TV, Blu-ray and music players using an ACTIV controller. This device is attached to the headrest of his chair in his bedroom.

5.           Who says these words: “I want everyone to know the difference technology has made in my life”?

Alisha is a disabled girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. Amazed at the wonders of technology she says, “I want everyone to know the difference, technology has made in my life”.

6.           Which software helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing?

Alisha has trouble with typing. So she uses an advance technology called Dragon Dictate to overcome this problem. The software types words on Alisha’s Screen when she speaks.

7.           Name a few Indian innovations which are helpful to the disabled and make their day to day life easier.

·         *LechaI shoes have GPS and Bluetooth that facilitate the disabled to navigate streets. Instructions are displayed in the map software on their smartphones.

·         *Blee watch converts soundwaves into vibrations for the hearing impaired. Colour codes are used to alert them to various emergency sounds.

·         *IGEST tracks gestures of the speech impaired and speaks for them.

8.           Is it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze?

Yes, the ECO point Eye gaze system can be effectively used to access computers.

9.           Suggest ways of making our society inclusive.

A society is inclusive only when each and every individual has empathy. Facilitating people with impairments is the noblest act of humanity. Opportunities must be given to exhibit or bring out their skills.

10.      How would you help the people with disabilities in your neighborhood?

I would introduce them to new technologies that are guaranteed to transform their lives. There are so many high-tech technologies that people are still ignorant of. Awarness is the solution. Technology helps the disabled to be independents, confident and competent.

B. Answer in a paragraph of about 100–150 words.

1.           How do we use technology in our day to day lives?

Prose : TECH BLOOMERS

Theme : Technology is a life changer

Prose outline : We live - era of advanced technology - revolutionized our world - access information - more services - modern devices - technology for disabled persons - made our lives easier, faster, better

We are living in an era of advanced technology. Over the years, technology has revolutionized our world. Technology has created amazing tools and resources, putting useful information at our fingertips. It allows the users to get access to all sorts of information. New methods of electronic communication, such as social networking websites, emails, voicemails, and video conferences have eliminated boundaries of time and distance. One can send money to a foreign country, reserve tickets for his/her journey, pay bills and apply for overseas studies from any place through internet. Modem technology has made it possible for the discovery of many functional and utility devices like the smartphone, tablet and the smartwatch. Technology is also a boon to the people with special needs. It enables the disabled persons to communicate, and be independent. It can help people like them to make friends, control their environment, study and find jobs.Thus technology has also made our lives easier, faster, better and more funny.

ESSAY

• Introduction 

• Electronic means of communication

• Uses of internet

• Modern Technology

• Technology for Disabled Conclusion

Introduction:

We are living in an era of advanced technology. Over the years, technology has revolutionized our world. Technology has created amazing tools and resources, putting useful information at our fingertips.

2.           “Technology is a boon to the disabled”. Justify.

Lesson : TECH BLOOMERS

Theme : Technology is a boon

Prose outline : Technology - enabled the disabled - Alisha - cerebral palsy - uses Dragon Dictate - David - Athetoid cerebral palsy - uses Liberator Communication Device - be independent - boon to the disabled.

Technology has been registering an unbelievable growth in the recent decades. It has enabled the disabled to perform their day-to-day activities just like a normal person. Alisha is a disabled girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. She has trouble with typing. So she uses an advanced technology called Dragon Dictate, a software which helps to transfer her speech into words on the screen. Alisha feels that technology has made her more independent. David was bom with Athetoid cerebral palsy. Modem technologies such as the Liberator Communication Device, ACTIV Controller, AAC, and ECO2 have enabled him not only to communicate freely but also to control his environment. According to David, technology is important, since it enables him to communicate, and to be independent. Stephan Hawking, World’s renowened physicst was successful only because of assistive technology. Thus technology can help people like Alisha and David to make friends, control their environment, study and find jobs. Really, Technology is a boon to the disabled.

ESSAY

• Introduction

• Alisha’s Life

• David’s Life

• Stephan Hawking

• Conclusion

Introduction:

Technology has been registering an unbelievable growth in the recent decades. It has enabled the disabled co perform their day-to-day activities just like a normal person.

Alisha’s Life:

Alisha is a disabled girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. She has trouble with typing. So she uses an advanced technology called Dragon Dictate, a software which helps to transfer her speech into words on the screen. Alisha feels that technology has made her more independent.

David’s Life:

David was born with Athetoid cerebral palsy. He has been using a high tech communication aid, since he was eight years old. Modern technologies such as the Liberator Communication Device, ACTIV Controller, AAC, and ECO2 have enabled him not only to communicate freely but also to control his environment. Technology has helped him so much that he was even selected to work with the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Brazil. According to David, technology is important since it enables him to communicate, and be independent

Stephan Hawking:

World’s renowned physicist, Stephan Hawking is the best example for using assistive technology as a boon. It helped him to overcome his physical impairements and assisted him to contribute to the world productively.

Conclusion:

Thus technology can help people like Alisha and David to make friends, control their environment, study and find jobs. Really, Technology is a boon to the disabled.

Moral: “It is not that we use technology, but we live technology”