ALL Institute Member Dr. Emma Smith recently gave an Invited Lecture on Assistive Technology and Human Rights as part of the University of Manitoba’s Illuminate Speaker Series. Dr. Smith described how assistive technology is critical to the realization of human rights for persons with disabilities. A recording of her lecture is available below, and a copy of the slides (screen reader compatible) is available by emailing Dr. Smith at [email protected]
Summary Points
- Persons with disabilities have the same rights as people who currently do not have disabilities.
- In a society which has agreed on those rights, it is our responsibility to ensure they are realized.
- Assistive technology is critical to the realization of those rights.
Dr. Emma Smith presenting on her work on assistive technologies, their role in promoting participation and inclusion for persons with disabilities and other functional limitations, and the policies and systems necessary to ensure access to assistive technology for all.
See presentation in full here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxBHtdRZMhc
