There are many stories discussing how technology is making a huge difference to people with disabilities – from finding cures, assistive technology for mobility etc please refer to Doctor Google.
Adrian Coych recently posted this article in the Possibility newsletter and it interested me so I thought it worth sharing.
“My daughter was advised against a Science degree because it was going to be too difficult, and there were supposedly no jobs for a vision impaired person. True, she cannot do lab work, but is now heading towards a PhD and career as a Medical Research Scientist utilizing Bioinformatics, a computer based research process. Luckily she ignored that advice.
This article, on NZTech and the personal experience of my daughters’ journey really piqued my interest. NZ can become a world leader in the Tech sector but also a perfect career opportunity for people with disabilities, where the diversity of thought often associated with the challenges of daily life could, in fact, be a pivotal strength.
We are only limited by our imagination and disabled people can often think differently by necessity. Autistic people with the right skill set are already touted as being ideal workers within the Tech industry. The article states that MBIE and NZTE are collaborating with NZTech which should encourage people that a future lies in this sector.”
Please share this article so that it reaches students who might be considering their futures. One of the features of technology is that often it can be done remotely, which may be a huge attraction for some.