Apple released a powerful short film about an autistic teen’s use of technology to transform his life. Autism Acceptance Month focuses on telling stories about people like Dillan Barmache. Voices once mired in deafening silence now can be heard by all.
Dillan is autistic and nonverbal. For much of his life, Dillan’s ability to communicate to the outside world was limited. Advances in computer hardware and software ushered in a new paradigm. The barriers to communication have lessened. Conversations — once nearly impossible for Dillan to have — now occur on a regular basis. His thoughts are no longer hidden away.
Dillan’s Voice
https://youtu.be/oMN2PeFama0
An excerpt from his interview with Mashable:
“I get to have conversations, and have people dear to me see and hear the person I am” he says. “Having that makes anyone’s life less lonely, right?”
In a world that too often embraces cynicism, stories like Dillan’s remind us how fortunate we are to live in the 21st century.
Do you have something to add to the story? Any news about positive change in the world?
