The most interesting idea raised by the article is shifting assistive devices from hiding the disability to embracing design. Glasses were used as an example of a good design that became a fashion trend rather than a clinical tool. But apart from its simple structure and variability in shapes and forms, I would tend to believe that another reason classes is such a success is because nearsightedness is increasingly common, and the variety of design came from the variety of needs. This idea could also insipire designerd to look at what the disabled group actually want for their assistive devices.
The other idea mentioned about not overburdening the device with features relates to one of the other readings in the past weeks about the realationship between mood, design and usability. Keeping the design simple would make it easy and good to use, but would lack emotional function. Adding design to the devices would add emotional support, which would also help bring a more possitive view to disabilities, making it less of a thing to be ashamed of. This would in turn generate more interest in design of diasbility aid and actively catalyze and inspire broader design culture.