Essays about: "Visually impairment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Visually impairment.

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. 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

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Board Games Beyond Sight : Inclusive Board Game Design with Focus on Visual Impairment

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Linnea Blomqvist; Luca Jakabovics; [2023]
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   Abstract : This report presents a master's degree project in Industrial Design Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in collaboration with ION Game Design. The purpose was to enhance the social inclusion of visually impaired individuals through board games by supporting and inspiring board game designers to bridge the gap between the visually impaired and sighted players by means of creating a more inclusive gaming experience for everyone. READ MORE

6. 5. Att skapa sinnesintryck utöver det visuella : ett gestaltningsförslag av ett arbetsområde i Uppsala stadsträdgård

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

   Author : Adrienn Acs; Tilde Schlager; [2022]
   Keywords : Sinnesintryck; sinnesstimulering; synnedsättning; universell utformning; tillgänglighet; orientering;

   Abstract : Tillgänglighet är grundläggande för att personer med en funktionsnedsättning ska uppleva frihet och delaktighet i ett samhälle. Tillgodoses inte behovet av tillgänglighet kan planeringen anses vara juridiskt diskriminerande. Offentliga miljöer lägger ofta sitt fokus i vad som är funktionellt samt estetiskt visuellt tilltalande. READ MORE