Essays about: "disability design thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words disability design thesis.

  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. Stroke och stråk : planerade stråk för strokepatienter med implementering på Kungälvs sjukhus västra del

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

    Author : Stina Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Stroke; rehabilitering; EBHDLA; gestaltningsriktlinjer;

    Abstract : Idag är stroke den vanligaste orsaken till funktionsnedsättning i Sverige (Socialstyrelsen 2018). Samtidigt går forskningen om rehabiliteringen av människor i utomhusmiljöer framåt. Att kombinera sjukvården med den kunskapen undersöks i den här uppsatsen. READ MORE

  4. 3. The design of evacuation alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Anastasia Afanasova; [2023]
    Keywords : Alarm system; Deaf people; Hard-of-hearing people; Fire safety.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The ability to hear is essential for receiving auditory signals, which serve as warnings and alerts in many situations, including fire evacuation. However, people with hearing impairments may miss out such signals and can be exposed to dangerous situations. READ MORE

  5. 4. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY : Innovative Design for an Ankle Foot Orthosis

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Theresa Hoai-Thuong Nguyen; [2021]
    Keywords : Ankle Foot Orthosis; Orthotics; Assistive Technology; 3D Printing; 3D Scanning; Additive Manufacturing; Self-Expression; Personalization; Customization; Human Rights;

    Abstract : The following report presents a Master thesis project about a re-design of an ankle foot orthosis using additive manufacturing as the production method, conducted by a student in Spring 2020 as part of the Master’s programme Industrial Design at Jönköping University’s School of Engineering. Ankle foot orthoses are the most prescribed lower extremity orthoses worldwide and are worn in a visually obtrusive way making patients feel stigmatized for their disability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Maximizing Positive User Experience at a career-coaching program – A focus on the perspective of Universal Design

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Yin Hay Wong; [2021]
    Keywords : Universal Design; User Experience; Equality; Equitable access; Inclusion; Career; Career-coaching; Ethnography; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Universal Design is a design principle that has been in recent years gaining growing prevalence in the design of physical and social environments and product innovation. Universal Design is referred to as the process of creating products, services, and environments for people with a wide range of (dis)abilities and other characteristics, without special adaptation ‘to the greatest extent possible. READ MORE