Appliances are doing more, but how you control them might be getting more difficult. And that’s a problem for people with accessibility needs. What’s going on?
Was the old way better? That’s the question many are asking, particularly if they have vision or accessibility issues.
As home appliances improve, how we control those gadgets might be going forward without thinking of people with accessibility needs, and that’s a problem.
There’s also the flip side and dealing with standards that remain usable, such as the issue of smart home products that no longer work when the gadgets are discontinued and the support dries up.
On this week’s tech talk with ABC Sydney Drive, we’ll talk what’s happening and the gadgets that can help with accessibility. Check out ABC Sydney Drive with Thomas Oriti on April 30, 2026 to hear all about it, kicking in at around 46 minutes (46.32 to be exact).
