Essays about: "blind people"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 66 essays containing the words blind people.

  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. "Unbroken Darkness” : Christian Missionary Conceptions of Blindness in Early 20th Century Korea

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för koreanska

    Author : Tintin Appelgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore Christian missionary conceptions of blindness in early 20thcentury Korea. This period of history is characterized by drastic changes to Koreansociety due to an increase in external influences on the peninsula, changes which alsoaffected the social position and perception of blind people. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimizing Genre-Based Video Transcoding for Low Bitrates

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Nicole Nordlund; [2023]
    Keywords : video quality; genre-based video transcoding; low bitrate; x265; videokvalité; genrebaserad videotranskodering; låg bithastighet; x265;

    Abstract : A large portion of network resources is consumed by video traffic, and this increasing demand causes challenges in the area of video coding. As the expectations for high-quality video grow the required bitrate rises in accordance, which motivates research on lowering bitrates. READ MORE

  6. 5. Wheels of Justice : An overview of cycling infrastructure and social justice in Malmö

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

    Author : Julia Antonia Andersson; Joakim Richard Lord; [2023]
    Keywords : Social justice; social sustainability; Malmö; cycling infrastructure; bicycle justice; immigrants;

    Abstract : Bikes and cycling infrastructure have a relationship with social justice. As a transportation mode they are often viewed as democratic due to their relatively low cost and barrier of entry. However, other factors such as family size, socio-economic disparities, and cultural barriers also exist. READ MORE