Designing for the Life Span Segment 4Designing for the Life Span: Segment 4.
Health, Disability and Health Care.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) defines disability as a "physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities".
It is of benefit to every individual and to the society as a whole to have people live independently as long as possible. Technology is a part of making that possible.