Universal - The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure and Shopping and Alerting Aid

1. Making Accommodations Universal The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure and Shopping and Alerting Aid Denis Anson A person who has difficulty using standard information technologies may, if s/he has had access to appropriate services have a person system that accommodates that person’s limitations effectively. But what happens when there is a major operating system upgrade, the person buys a new computer or phone, is moved to a different part of their company, or graduates to a new level in school? Currently, even the best accommodations are not portable. Worse, what happens with the person is asked to use an information kiosk at the airport, grocery store, or government office? The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure allows a person’s personal preferences and accommodations to follow them from device to device, without outside assistance, and while protecting privacy and confidentiality. Learn about and see the GPII in action. Having accommodations follow you from place to place is good, but how do you find the appropriate accommodations in the first place? There are thousands of available accommodations, of which only a few may be right for you. The GPII Shopping and Alerting Aid (SAI) is a tool that will help anyone, regardless of level of experience, locate the appropriate accommodations for school, work, home, or entertainment. By providing a bit of information about the things you have difficulty with, or the features you need, the SAI can quickly provide a FEW recommendations that are likely appropriate for you.