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The "Disability Dongle": Why Silicon Valley Hates Me and You

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The author critiques the 'Disability Dongle' phenomenon, where tech companies create expensive, flashy gadgets for disabled people that fail to address fundamental infrastructure needs. The piece argues that systemic accessibility, like ramps, is more valuable than complex, high-tech hardware.

Mood: Wanting to throw a $30,000 prototype into a lake.

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