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Thanks to a recent public-private partnership that included Microsoft, the City of Los Angeles, the Partners in Care Foundation, and St. Barnabas Senior Services, a group of Los Angeles seniors are achieving a more active lifestyle and have begun managing their health data more securely. The program, called the “Exergamers Wellness Club,” was launched in April of 2012 and combines evidence-based health education with exercise and health monitoring.
Throughout my career I have often been asked the question, “Is product X accessible?” by people new to the field as well as experts in accessibility. At first consideration, the concept of a product being either “Accessible” or “inaccessible” seems reasonable; however, the complexities of technology, paired with the unique combination of abilities we all possess, make the concept of a product being “Accessible” less black and white.
There is no substitute for personalized care, whether it is for a short time following surgery, or longer term, for an individual with a permanent disability or an elderly person. Thankfully, technology solutions can be customized to help empower caregivers and promote maximum possible independence for the person being cared for.
July 26th, 2012 marked the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a US civil rights law that provides for equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.