A case study on the feasibility of assistive technology in helping people with disabilities in daily living

Advanced assistive technology is changing the daily habits of people with disabilities to be autonomous in the community. Artificial intelligence technology is empowering people with disabilities to be increasingly... [ view full abstract ]

Advanced assistive technology is changing the daily habits of people with disabilities to be autonomous in the community. Artificial intelligence technology is empowering people with disabilities to be increasingly independent in society. The authors of this paper are evaluating Amazon Alexa Echo technology in helping people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities at a leading non-profit organization. The authors are learning that Alexa Echo device technology is a feasible improvement and intervention of high satisfaction in the life styles of eligible people with disabilities. The findings of this paper, as a preliminary study, can benefit practitioners and researchers considering current innovation in assistive technology for those with disabilities.