Deafness and blindness is a big problem which affect in life seriously. Deaf and blind people are a minority in the society but this does not mean that they are less than the rest of people. They can perfectly have a normal life, since nowadays there are many ways, thanks to the advance of technology, to endure easily these sort of problems.
At first, blind people can use of Braille alphabet to read
any kind of essay, which it is a tactile writing special system for these
people. Also they can be helped by guide dogs and special sticks in order to
walk whatever their want. Moreover, they are a lot of modern items and accessories
that let you know their data by touch such as adapted board games, reading
electronic instruments and access to information, house ítems, watches and
alarm clocks, etc.
Likewise, deaf people can make use of technologies to
improve their lifestyle. For example, there are amplifiers that help them to
hear a bit better or if they want to watch the TV, they only have to put the subtitles.
Also they can watch conferences, seminars, etc on TV using a specific
interpretation of signs system together with audio description. Other technical
aids that help improve daily life at home are video intercom, warning lights
and vibration, etc.
To sum up, new technologies facilitate that people with this
type of disability acquire, develop their funtional abilities, contributing to
improve their quality of life.
