Does the internet have any impact on the lives of those who have mental or physical disabilities? What innovative technologies do you anticipate being created in the future to assist those with disabilities? The whole population should have access to assistive technologies.

What opportunities, if any, does having access to the internet provide to those with various kinds of disabilities? Do you anticipate the development of any new technologies that will be tailored to the requirements of persons who have very particular needs? Should individuals be required to pay for access to assistive technology, or should they be able to use it for free?

Is there any way the internet might help those who have difficulties communicating due to a lack of sight, hearing, or motor skills? To what do you attribute the development, if any, of future assistive technologies for individuals with physical impairments? Does open source software belong in the realm of assistive technology?

Is it advantageous to have a handicap, whether it be mental or physical, to use the internet? In what ways do you feel that people who have special needs will be able to make better use of technology in the future? • Should we be pursuing open-source assistive technology, or should we avoid it?