The Impact of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions on the Lives of People with Disabilities

LMMFE 9 Project 9 The Impact of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions on the Lives of People with Disabilities

Technologies that facilitate the life and work of people with disabilities are constantly evolving. Despite the existence of certain solutions, many individuals with disabilities still experience social disparities due to limited opportunities in employment, mobility, and education. Development targeted at people with disabilities requires numerous adaptations to fit specific types and categories of disabilities, which are not yet fully coordinated across interdisciplinary and inter-departmental levels.

The goal of this project was to identify and evaluate the technologies of both new industrial revolutions and determine how they can improve the living conditions and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In doing so, it is necessary to consider that individuals with disabilities are not the only vulnerable group with special needs; other vulnerable members of the population also require technical aids and other forms of medical and social assistance. Additionally, the project aimed to explore typical scenarios of living and working situations of people with disabilities that could be enhanced through the implementation of these new technologies.