Silicon Valley often promotes technology that simplifies disability but overlooks the complexities and needs of disabled individuals. Viral videos showcasing innovative inventions like stair-climbing wheelchairs can perpetuate unrealistic expectations and fail to address deeper systemic issues.

Matthew Shifrin, who is blind, developed audio and Braille instructions to enable individuals with low vision to build Lego sets independently. This innovation allows users to follow detailed building steps without needing assistance from others.