Disability

[close] The media is full of stories asserting how technology is going to change our health futures. Developments in assistive technology design and production – from prosthetic limbs that duplicate the function of missing arms or legs, to smart drugs that will help preserve memory in old age, and companion robots that will serve as carers – promise huge benefits for improved health. Our project asks what ideas of body and personhood are at stake in these processes; how are hopes and fears about our bodies and minds expressed in the stories we tell ourselves about how we will interact with technology? In particular, we are interested in how this promise connects to the lives of people living with disabilities today. We will work with disability focus groups and family members, and develop prototype product designs and robot platforms, in exploring how we imagine future encounters between disability and technology.

[close] This group is made by a disabled person, for disabled people, or people who just wanna learn about disabilities!! This group is for ANY type of disability, visible or invisible, physical or mental, anything.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] Welcome to the reading group for author D. A. Charles! This group is for discussing Mrs. Charles' book releases, joining in on spoiler discussions, the place you will see member-only teasers and excerpts, and special giveaways. Thank you for supporting D. A. Charles and being a Roll Model. We have a few simple rules: Be kind and courteous No pornographic material of any kind No foul language No excessive violence No political or religious views All posts must be book related Spam posts will be deleted