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IT Funk - IT for funksjonshemmede
IT Funk is The Norwegian Research Council's RTD-programme on ICT for people with disability.
Universal design and accessibility for all. The purpose of IT Funk is to contribute to accessibility for all, including persons with disability, to information and communication technology (ICT) and to society through the use of ICT. ICT-based products and services developed for the general market must be accessible and useful for everyone at reasonable prices. IT Funk pays special attention to areas where accessibility issues impact on a person's life chances, such as education, employment and basic services to citizens.
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Design for All - Young Talent Award to Sigrun Vik
Sigrun Vik (left) receives the Design for all - Young Talent Award from Karen Kjeldsberg from the Delta Centre. Photo: Erlend Sæteren.
The ACT fire extinguisher is designed to fit into a modern interior, not hidden from view like traditional extinguishers. It can be moved and operated with only one hand, and does not require users with strong arms and hands. In addition, the solution integrates ICT, enabling it to react with light and sound when the fire alarm is activated. When the extinguisher needs service or replacement, the owner is alerted in a text message to the cell phone. ACT represents an interesting example of how ICT can make traditional products more user-friendly.
Read more about the Young Talent Award on the website of the Norwegian Design Council:
http://www.norskdesign.no/design-for-all/act-fire-extinguisher-article14158-448.html
The ACT fire extinguisher
This document was first published 24.03.2010.
