• For each of the 6 categories, can you think of an example from your own life?

For the first category, the hearing aid seems extremely similar to headphones that I use today, especially the Bluetooth ones since they look similar to the hearing aids and help people hear certain things. It also is similar to jewelry in a sense that they can hang down onto your neck in the way a necklace would and could also be decorated and used more fashionably. For the third object, there is a type of chair at my house that is very similar to this. it curves in a way to make the body fit more comfortably. along with this chair, I have seen and sat in many others that are formed specifically to match someones body.  I have used something very similar to a hugging machine. My friend has these pillows with arms attached to them and you can lie on the pillow with the arm over you making you feel like you are cuddling with a person. The social sewing reminded me of Siri. they are both interactions with inhumane objects that can make people feel like they are not alone.

• What were 4 things that surprised you from this article?

1. I was surprised by the fact that soldiers would end up dying from splints which is interesting because people were using them to try and help, but it only made things worse.

2.  In the last device, It didn't necessarily surprise me but I found it interesting and amazing how people do not feel the need to hide their objects or devices because it is apart of who they are. 

3. I was surprised to see how many of these things relate to my life and affect the whole culture and community 

4. I was really surprised about the second device because I had no idea that you could control computers just by tongue movement and seemed impossible to me before they started to explain it. However, I am still a little confused with this device.

• What was one thing you disagreed with?

I didn't necessarily disagree with anything but I was very confused by the device called the "wanderest" I don't understand the point of having a  seat attached to a pole by the road.

• What was your favorite device?

My favorite device was the hugging machine, I find it interesting that the action of squeezing brings calmness to people, which is why a lot of people enjoy getting hugs when they are sad because the physical act of being held tight makes someone feel better. 

• Disability Awareness notes

1. It is important to be careful with the way we phrase things. Instead of defining a child as being autistic, define the child and then add that they have autism. 

2. Ask questions, especially before you try to do something like helping them because they know themselves best and the help they may need.

3. Be polite and use your common sense

4.  Just be yourself (don't get nervous) and just do you!