Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine October 2022 | Page 63

To Table of Contents certificate . The certificate program can help more Deaf to open the golden key to the global door and identify themselves . identity , improving one ' s knowledge , selfempowerment , self-advocacy , self-breakthrough , and other programs of disability . One of my favorite lyrics is from the Zero Project anthem is " Zero Barriers , Zero Walls , Zero Limits , Zero Boundaries ." The Center is also developing programs that will focus on more disabilities . A goal if for society to be more inclusive , to integrate people with disabilities through partnership and create a world of access ! Through this Center , we can work with deaf communities around the world .
How will innovation and technology play a role in the future of services for people who are Deaf ? There are current technologies that are a severe barrier to the Deaf community , such as Alexa from Amazon , which uses audio commands to function . At the moment , there are no similar technologies that use cameras to allow us to sign visual commands . However , new technologies are currently being researched to provide a similar experience for Deaf communities to enjoy . Deaf experts in technology need to develop ways of understanding the complexity of sign languages in a virtual setting . Visual technology would create more access to services and other job opportunities . Historically , the Deaf community has always been a leader in innovation . Deaf people created the baseball umpire ' s call signals and the huddle in football and were the first to create text from morse code . The Deaf community is uniquely positioned to be an innovative leader , creating new visual-based technologies for the world to enjoy by using the strength of our visual culture to create solutions . This is a concept called " Deaf Gain ." Deaf Gain is a concept where the Deaf community creates a solution that benefits everyone . There are many excellent future opportunities for Deaf and hearing people to create bridges toward higher and more inclusive products , including artificial intelligent technologies .
Why is it important for the world to be more inclusive and to adopt a true concept of “ Inclusion ”? Allowing diversity in life creates many new ways to experience life . Everyone has something unique to offer , but when we create barriers for them , we start losing out on potential innovations , fresh perspectives , and creative solutions . The only way to become fully inclusive is to include everyone as we strive for higher standards in life and avoid striving for higher standards at the expense or exclusion of others .
Who is your role model and inspiration ? Judy Heumann and Senator Harkin . I am inspired by all they have done for the Deaf and the disabled communities through their decades of advocacy and supporting the implementation of the ADA ( Americans with Disabilities ) law .
FUN FACTS : What do you like to do outside of work ? Hobbies ? Interests ? Favorite vacation spots ? I love to travel around the world , having been to France , Australia , Japan , South Korea , Israel , America , Thailand , Switzerland , etc . As my hobbies , I love to do photography , cooking , and exploring different regions around the world .