How can Data Science help Disability?

The country was awash with national pride. Union Jacks proudly flying at full mast across most British streets and a feverish party atmosphere, as we hosted arguably the best ever Olympic Games. During the games, we witnessed the prominent rise and rightful public recognition of the athleticism of disabled athletes, competing in the Paralympics and Special Olympics. Tanni Grey-Thompson, Ellie Simmonds and Lee Pearson are now just as likely to be debated as Britain's best Olympians from those games, alongside Mo Farah and Bradley Wiggins, amongst friends down the pub. Whatever stigma previously existed was smashed to bits, as our heroic athletes brought home gold medal after gold medal. As a result of the games, we are now seeing society becoming far more understanding and inclusive of the disabled community, but with the United Nations reporting that around 15% of the world's population suffer with some type of disability, there is a growing feeling that we need to do more, to help make the lives of people with disabilities easier.