Essays about: "Visually impaired"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 66 essays containing the words Visually impaired.

  1. 1. Amplifying Accessibility : Examining accessibility solutions and considerations for visual impairment in mobile applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datavetenskapens didaktik

    Author : Moana Södergren; Ella Hallgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Accessibility; Accessibility solutions; Visual impairment; Mobile applications; Universal Design Theory; Critical Disability Theory; Accessibility features; Accessibility tech debt; Education and prioritization; Inclusive mobile applications; Social structures and power relations; Tillgänglighet; Tillgänglighetslösningar; Synnedsättning; Mobilapplikationer; Universal Design Theory; Critical Disability Theory; Tillgänglighetsfunktioner; Utbildning och prioritering; Inkluderande mobilapplikationer; Sociala strukturer och maktförhållanden;

    Abstract : Though an increasingly more common occurrence, digital mobile applications are not typically particularly accessible for people with visual impairment. This study investigates the difficulties and consequences faced by developers and visually impaired users when implementing and using accessibility features as well as highlighting the principal considerations when doing so. READ MORE

  3. 2. Tillgänglighet till urbana miljöer för personer med synnedsättning : en platsanalys av Storängstorget i Norra Djurgårdsstaden i Stockholm

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Rasmus Willart; [2023]
    Keywords : Tillgänglighet; användbarhet; framkomlighet; allmänna platser; utemiljöer; funktionsnedsättning; synnedsättning; ögonsjukdomar;

    Abstract : Synen har en avgörande roll för hur allmänna platser upplevs och används. Synnedsättningar kan begränsa personers möjligheter att orientera sig självständigt. READ MORE

  4. 3. Accessibility and Usability in the City of Malmö : Assessing the Implementation of Universal Design on Pedestrian Walkways for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Xiaotong Zheng; [2023]
    Keywords : universal design; accessibility; usability; blind and visually impaired people; pedestrian walkway;

    Abstract : This paper presents a case study conducted in Malmö, Sweden, with the aim of examining and improving the accessibility and usability of pedestrian walkways for blind and visually impaired people (BVIP). The study focuses on identifying the obstacles faced by BVIPs in using pedestrian walkways in Malmö and proposes strategies to enhance their accessibility. READ MORE

  5. 4. Designing Accessible Medical Information: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Linn Borgström; Thiptida Luengprakarn; [2023]
    Keywords : Visually impairment; blind; QR-code; medical product information; accessible web development;

    Abstract : This thesis presents the result of a research conducted with the blind and visually impaired in scanning a QR-code and finding medical product information. Three prototypes were developed through Design Science Research Methodology and tested via a talk aloud protocol and observation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sonification of Data - A Usability Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; Lunds universitet/Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design

    Author : Jacob Kristensson; [2023]
    Keywords : sonification; mappings; auditory characteristics; usability; visual impairment; screen-reader; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sonification is a technique that allows people with visual impairment to listen to information that is normally available visually such as in graphs. Not all information is available for people with visual impairment and sonification is not a standard in all places where information is showed, so developing a sonification tool that provides an intuitive experience with easily interpreted data would help a lot of people. READ MORE