If you have limited mobility, AI can help with tasks that are hard to do physically, using voice or text.
Task Automation
- What It Is: AI can write letters, send messages, or manage schedules for you.
- Example: In Nigeria, a man named Chidi with a spinal injury says, “Help me write a letter to my doctor,” and the AI drafts a clear letter he can send.
- Prompts to Try:
- “Write a letter to [person] about [topic].”
- “Send a text to my caregiver.”
- Tools: Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana (basic smartphones).
Smart Home Basics
- What It Is: Use voice commands to control devices like lights or fans, if available.
- Example: In urban Ghana, a woman named Ama with limited arm movement says, “Turn on lights using voice commands,” and her AI-connected bulb lights up.
- Prompts to Try:
- “Turn off the fan.”
- “Set the room temperature.”
- Tools: Amazon Alexa (if affordable), Google Home (basic versions).
Transportation Help
- What It Is: AI can find accessible routes or transport options.
- Example: In Kenya, a wheelchair user named Joyce types, “Find accessible routes to Nairobi Hospital,” and the AI suggests a bus with a ramp.
- Prompts to Try:
- “Find a wheelchair-accessible bus to [place].”
- “Show me safe routes to [destination].”
- Tools: Google Maps, local transport apps (check with NGOs).