Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured
Summary
A young man named Harchie Sagoo, who had cerebral palsy after a viral illness, helped test and improve communication technology for people with disabilities. In recognition of his contributions, a Bristol-based company named its new testing laboratory "Harchie's Lab" in his honor.Key Facts
- Harchie Sagoo developed cerebral palsy after contracting viral encephalitis during a family holiday in Spain.
- Despite his disability affecting movement and speech, Harchie understood everything and used eye-tracking technology to communicate and control devices.
- He began using Eye Gaze technology at around four-and-a-half years old, which allowed him to operate screens and household devices like lights and heating.
- Harchie worked closely with Smartbox, a company that creates communication aids for disabled people, testing their devices and providing feedback.
- Smartbox named its new laboratory "Harchie's Lab" to honor Harchie's role in improving their technology.
- Smartbox's communication aids are used by over 100,000 people worldwide.
- The technology helps users express themselves, build relationships, and participate in daily life.
- Harchie's father said Harchie valued being able to express himself and would have been very pleased by the lab naming.
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