How can technology open doors for people with disabilities?
"We import everything and that leads to many challenges such as affordability."
A gadget to help a blind person pour a drink and not spill it. Another to count up cash. And yet another to allow them to read a book in six South African languages. These are some examples of the sorts of \u2018assistive technology\u2019 now available for people living with a disability.
Next week in Nairobi, the \u2018Inclusive Africa Conference\u2019 will hear about efforts to get more such technology developed in Africa \u2013 and why it\u2019s often out of reach for many of those who need it.
Africa Daily discusses these issues with some of those involved.
Presenter: Alan Kasujja @kasujja
Guests: Calvin Mgogajane, Author and radio presenter; Bernard Chiira, Director of Innovate Now, @startupnanny; Irene Mbari-Kirika, Founder of @inABLEorg Kenya, @IreneKirika2