GCM 740 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Oliver Sacks, Visual Impairment, Learning Disability

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Graphic Communication
• Course: GCM 740
• Professor: Chris Kular

Document Summary

Define the term disability" and become aware of different types of visible and invisible disabilities. Understand why accessibility is an important consideration in business (from an ethical standpoint). Identify how this course will be administered, including content focus, format, assessment items and due dates. Understand what it"s like to have a visual impairment, based on examples and videos. I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if given the right opportunities. - oliver sacks. Disability [dis-uh-bil-i-tee]: a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person"s ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions, a disqualification, restriction, or disadvantage. Accessible [ak-ses-uh-buhl]: easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use. 2: obtainable; attainable: accessible evidence that can be used, entered, reached, etc.