Becky Tyler’s eye gaze technology allows her to talk, paint – and now, study. She’s researching how applied computing can allow those with disabilities to gain more independence.
Due to complications at birth, Becky Tyler has quadriplegic cerebral palsy which means she cannot walk or talk. Her eye gaze technology, controlled by her eyes, allows her to talk, paint and express herself in a way she couldn’t have before. And it’s not just art that Becky’s passionate about, she’s an avid gamer, who loves computing and researching how the two can be used to allow those with disabilities gain more independence. A recent big move from the south of England to Dundee has given Becky the chance to continue her degree in applied computing, a course she was encouraged to apply for by role-model Annalu Waller, Head of Computing at University of Dundee; Annalu also has cerebral palsy and has become a mentor to Becky. Loop joins Becky on campus as she meets up with Annalu to discuss her hopes and dreams for the future along with a trip to one of Becky’s favourite spots in the city, design museum V&A Dundee.
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