Essays about: "blind and visually impaired"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words blind and visually impaired.

1. 1. 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

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. Accessibility in e-commerce: A comparative study of WCAG 2.1 and EU Directive 2019/882

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Gabriel Klingofström; Linnéa Runsten Fredriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Accessibility; WCAG 2.1; European Directive 2019 882; design guidelines; e-commerce;

   Abstract : The EU Directive on the accessibility requirements for products and services, Directive 2019/882, is an accessibility law that will come into effect in the European Union starting in 2025. The criteria for compliance are based on the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2. READ MORE

5. 4. Vöron - Vision through earsProviding visual assistance to blind or visually impaired people

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Shubham Saraswat; [2022]
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   Abstract : In this thesis, we propose an assistance system for visually impaired people, using computer vision on a raspberry pi, together with bone conduction headphones. The device captures the images using a camera, detects important objects in the view and generates speech to inform the user about the objects in the way through bone conduction headphones. READ MORE

6. 5. SafeWalk : A tool for the visually impaired

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

   Author : Gabriel Färm; Mohammad Omar Abdullah; [2022]
   Keywords : App; Blind; Visually impaired; SafeWalk; Sensors; Buzzer; Battery;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to implement a system called SafeWalk to help visually impaired people to sense obstacles in their path and provide them with more independence and more effortless life routines without any external help. SafeWalk is a low power consuming system designed to replace the daily used white cane. READ MORE