Access to technology is essential for success in today’s business world. Many Americans use technology to overcome their disabilities and become fully productive contributors in the workplace. There are many technology solutions available for the disabled, in the United States and abroad.

View information on real-life cases and technology solutions at the following:

Steve Gleason: Eyes on the prize

Surface Pro, Xbox help Washington man overcome life-changing injury | News Center

Switching back to Windows | Marco’s Accessibility Blog

A Mother with Hearing Loss Is About to Learn about Microsoft’s New Accessibility Tools – Microsoft Accessibility Blog – Site Home – MSDN Blogs

Ryan Asdourian: Blitz mode

Blind and low-vision seniors dance and bowl with Microsoft Xbox games – Microsoft Accessibility Blog – Site Home – MSDN Blogs

Select two cases to examine for this assignment. Respond to the following:

Explain how technology has affected the lives of the individuals.

Describe any individuals with disabilities you have personally observed who have similar stories (maybe you have your own similar story). How has technology affected their lives?

Explain how technology has affected your life whether or not disability is a factor.

Write your initial response in 200–250 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.