considering the widespread use of computers, why should people with disabilities receive funding for computers
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I don't know about some, but I work with the disabled \nand most of the folks i work with are unable to speak \nor walk and or use their hands, so the only way most of them have to communicate is with computers (with the use \nof special switches).  None of the ones i know \npersonally are physically capable of obtaining a job \ndue to their limitations, therefore they cannot afford \nto purchase a computer due to their very limited income.  Possibly with the aid of a computer, some of them may be able to be gainfully employed with the right training /trainer.\nWith the widespread use of computers, it makes even more\nsense to offer computers to the disabled, as it gives \nthem greater opportunities to communicate with others and gives them a greater possibility for employement. \nSurely you would not want to be the one to refuse a \nvoice to someone!  Good luck on you debate.
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Because that's our brilliant government at work. The government requires all sorts of handicap specialties regardless of whether or not it makes sense.\n\nThere is a requirement for there to be braille on ATM machines, so there it is - even on the drive-up ones.\n\nThis is why you should keep the government out of your life as much as possible. It has no common sense, and can make your life a living hell because of that.
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If you are truly disabled and can prove it in a federal court, you can get benefits. If you fail to prove it, you do not get them.\nthis is necessary because some peole fake disabilities to get free money. ( i know, it is sad that we all have to suffer for the actions of the few)\nso you are wrong.\nsociety does provide for disabled people between ages of 18 and 65. Surely theer has to be requiremenst imposed to assure freedom from fraud. under 18 and over 65 are PRESUMED disabled. That is very humane.
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Computers, like several other everyday items, was originally developed as a "tool".  Some of the first applications developed for the PC were word processors and spreadsheets, meant to take the place of typewriters and updating calculations on a chalkboard.\n\nBecause computers were able to perform many calculations with exceptional accuracy and speed compared to a human being, they were good for balancing checkbooks, amortizing loans, as well as keeping records of assets.\n\nAside from being a tool for calculations, the computer nowadays is used as a vehicle for entertainment purposes (such as games, music and videos) as well as advertising (banner ads on Web sites or Adware).\n\nWith the advent of the internet, computers helped people communicate with one another; both person to person as well as many people to communicate at once either through Web forums or in real-time such as Internet Relay Chat.\n\nDue to many of the innovations to which computers had been adapted, computers also helped provide a market for people to build, support, program and use them in their everyday lives.
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what they did with that mouse.. was..\n\nthey were able to recognize what areas of the brain that control movements of the limbs, they had a plate of sensors inserted into a man's skull and he was able to manouver a pointer in the computer with pure thought\n\nit works only by sensing electrical impulses in specific areas of the brain. and it could one day lead to conecting fake limbs to handicapped people
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The computer is what each user CHOOSES it to be.  If you think or choose for it to be just porn, games and chat-rooms, that's exactly what it will be.  If it's a resource for information, a tool to express your imagination, or a means of communication to the outside world....well, that's your prerogative,too.
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I am on a disability pension. Not much to do. I get great satisfaction in using my knowledge, accumalated over the years. What took years for me to learn, could help save others valuable time, as a paragraph or two could possibly solve their problem.\nIt nice to help others.
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Look Up The (ADA) Americans With Disabilities Act, Then Do A Lil Research On Organizations That Help The Disabled
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A Tax write off?.. Because may communities cannot afford to fund not for profit businesses such as Good Will Good Samaritan, Homeless Shelters, Food Pantries, and Womans Shelters...so when an individual donates it helps keep the facilities open to those who otherwise wouldn't have a place to get on their feet.  \n\nWe all contribute a little to keep these places open with out tax dollars.. but when an individual gives more than just their tax support.. they aren't penalized for their charity.\n\nExample.. if a company has computers setting around that they could either sell or donate, they could wrap up many hours in trying to unload the computers one at a time to buyers.. but if they were to contact a school.. or another not for profit organization and donate them..their business can show that their assets have been reduced to a 'tax supported program' and they are rewarded with being able to claim that their business is supporting their community personally.. instead of just through tax
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SEC. 602. DEFINITIONS.  Except as otherwise provided, as used in this Act:  \n(1) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE- The term 'assistive technology device' means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.  \n(2) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE- The term 'assistive technology service' means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Such term includes -- \n(A) the evaluation of the needs of such child, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment;  \n(B) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by such child;  \n(C) selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices;  \n(D) coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;  \n(E) training or technical assistance for such child, or, where appropriate, the family of such child; and  \n(F) training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of such child.  \n(3) CHILD WITH A DISABILITY-  \n(A) IN GENERAL- The term 'child with a disability' means a child --  (i) with mental retardation, hearing impairments (including deafness), speech or language impairments, visual impairments (including blindness), serious emotional disturbance (hereinafter referred to as emotional disturbance'), orthopedic impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impairments, or specific learning disabilities; and  (ii) who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.  \n(B) CHILD AGED 3 THROUGH 9- The term 'child with a disability' for a child aged 3 through 9 may, at the discretion of the State and the local educational agency, include a child --  (i) experiencing developmental delays, as defined by the State and as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in one or more of the following areas: physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development, or adaptive development; and  (ii) who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.  \n(4) EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY- The term 'educational service agency' --  (A) means a regional public multiservice agency --  (i) authorized by State law to develop, manage, and provide services or programs to local educational agencies; and (ii) recognized as an administrative agency for purposes of the provision of special education and related services provided within public elementary and secondary schools of the State; and  (B) includes any other public institution or agency having administrative control and direction over a public elementary or secondary school.  \n(5) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- The term 'elementary school' means a nonprofit institutional day or residential school that provides elementary education, as determined under State law. \n (6) EQUIPMENT- The term 'equipment' includes --  (A) machinery, utilities, and built-in equipment and any necessary enclosures or structures to house such machinery, utilities, or equipment; and  (B) all other items necessary for the functioning of a particular facility as a facility for the provision of educational services, including items such as instructional equipment and necessary furniture; printed, published, and audio-visual instructional materials; telecommunications, sens
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I think there is a lot of confusion about this issue.  The radicalists shout  "We are people and there is nothing wrong with disability" ....OK fair enough.  I dont have a problem with disability or disabled people.  But why do others need to be born that way if there is a cure?  Its like saying Cancer is a fact of life, we have the drugs to treat it but we wont do it cos cancer sufferers are people too!  It is not logical.  Disbled people should be a real part of the community, REAL inclusion, not just lip service and to be able to fulfill their potential.  But if I had the choice of gene therapy and a child free of disablilites I would want to take the therapy.  There is surely no question that disabilty causes suffering whether that be physical, mental or emotional, and I would want to avoid that for any child of mine if I could.
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To find more special needs adults to test this item out you could contact local "sheltered workshops" and employers who specifically hire mentally challenged adults (Genuardi Markets in my area).  If you want to present your aid to publishers or marketing people, it would help to have tested it out on your target population.\n\nBesides special needs adults who have always needed help you could also look into tthe use of this type of material by occupational therapists and those helping stroke patoents rehab in addition to alzheimers patients.\n\nwhat about contacting university masters or phd students in these fields to see if they could collaborate with you?\noccupational therapy, geriatric medicine, adulthood & aging, special education   I'm sure I'm missing some but you get the idea.
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Well lucky you. I see your disability doesn't hinder your online time. Perhaps get retrained in computers (which you obviously know some things about) and go back to work, so you won't have to depend upon the governement to support you.
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Sorry Inmates but I feel That prisoners are in jail for crimes committed: Why is it that we have to keep them entertained by using computers that have access to cause more harm.This also gives way to much access to outside connections from the lives that they affected before going into correctional facilities. I'm sure that there are a lot of other people can benefit from use of computers that just can't afford them. That is why we have JAILS right;;;
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An ability to turn on the computer.\nAn ability to read the help page.\nAn ability to type.\n\nPeople can't type.
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Why would you need it? People with disabilities would use a screen reader so they wouldn't need you to do it for them, you could design your webpage to be more screen reader friendly by adding tags and attributes that defines how the sound should be like, how the paragraph/table is read, what should and shouldn't be read, etc. \n\nIf you want to implement a pronunciation helper, like online dictionaries, just use a prerecorded sound. Embedding a prerecorded sound is easy.\n\nThe actual answer to your question is You can't. If they want their text to be read, they'll have to use a screen reader, you can't implement a screen reader software to webpages.
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The computer has been the biggest invention of the 21st century. It can work 24/7 without fatigue and be totally relied upon in situations where results matter and performances are expected. This has led to mass computerisation in fields like accounting, astronomy, physics, etc., where calculations is more valued than creativity. On the other hand, there can be nothing more creative than the human mind, in fields like animation, design or music. Thus humans are still needed to run these computers which can give the best of human. Computers are only the tool that permits creativity. They provide people jobs but without the creator, the creature doesn't have a purpose of existing.