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Learning Log #11
Wow! Reading the article "Overcoming Barriers: Accessibility at Home and Abroad" opened my eyes. I know that people with disabilities were treated and looked at differently then "normal" people, but I was shocked to read how it truly was in these countries. After reading the article, it sounded that the US had a lot more assess for people with disabilities. It seemed that in some countries, people wanted a change in the way in which it would help people with disabilities but it didn't seem to come from the government. I guess, through their eyes, it would cost a lot to fit all the problems in these cities. The part where is talked about the older cities and castles that are hundreds of years old, do you start tearing down steps and doors to change them. I would guess that they could build a ramp that goes over the steps to make it more assessable. After reading this, I have a new out look on how lucky I am that i can go anywhere.

Craziness!! The things you can do with technology blows my mind. Before reading the article, "Overcoming Game Accessibility Barriers with One Switch", I never thought about video games not being assessable for people with disabilities. My brother-in-law is a huge gamer, so the thought of him not being able to play his games would be crazy. I think what Ellis is doing is great. Making it assessable for people with disabilities to use these devices and enjoy playing video games. You would think that with all the people that work and make these games would, and now Ellis is making it assessable, they would work together to make it easier to get these devices. With everything that you can do with technology, maybe these companies can stop developing the next model and develop new devices for the models they already have. I know that the gamers, loving the technology part of it and the games, would love to see how it is use by everyone, disable or not.