Many of them are suffering because they know their disabilities are affecting to family and friends. Probably everyone has heard, at onetime or another, on the radio, television or through the press, of the European Union but for most of us, the concept of a Europe of Citizens is still meaningless. Any policy regarding the disabled, especially on the European level, should be based on the recognition of the civil rights of all disabled people and that discrimination should be penalized as is the case when a member state exceeds, for example, its designated quota of milk production. This recognition of civil rights, currently a weak and virtually non-existent practice should insure, among other things, that disabled people have access to the technology they need in order to achieve the level of personal dignity which distinguishes us as Europeans, form other regions of the planet. The central role of technology in human affairs is undeniable.
Technology is involved in most of our activities, prospects and even our beliefs.
Traces of the human use of technique can be found in our earliest appearance as humans on Earth. In addition, almost all objects used in daily life contain or imply a highly developed technology. It is clear that, initially, technique and subsequently, technology which implies the systemization of scientific knowledge, are intrinsic to human nature. This philosophy of technology, which, in part, continues to exist to this day is in contrast with the political control that is exerted on it. On one hand, technology applied to the field of health services, especially in relation to diagnosis and surgery has drastically reduced mortality and increased life expectancy .