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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"low vision"”.
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Increasing Functional Task Performance in Adults with Low Vision
… the functional task performance of adults with low vision utilizing tactile vision substitution systems, specifically tongue display units (TDUs). TDUs are a novel assistive device that functions to provide artificial vision to those with low vision. TDUs pixelate images captured on a camera the …
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTING BLIND AND LOW VISION PEOPLE DURING NAVIGATION
… investigates navigation systems for blind and low vision people, proposing three main contributions. First, the thesis proposes two sonification techniques to provide guidance instructions to blind and low vision people during navigation. The proposed solutions are compared with a …
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Improving the detection of correctable low vision in older people
… 20-50% of older people have undetected reduced vision and in most of these cases the poor vision can be readily corrected by new spectacles and/or cataract surgery. It is often assumed that older people with vision loss will have regular eye examinations so that these problems can be detected, …
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Utilizing Deep Learning Audio Models for Blind and Low Vision Crosswalk Assistance
… poses significant challenges for blind and low vision (BLV) individuals, particularly at street intersections where determining when it is safe to cross can be life-threatening. In New York City, where pedestrian fatalities are on the rise and only 2% of intersections are equipped with …
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Improving Accessibility of Fully Automated Driving Systems for Blind and Low Vision Riders
For people who are blind or have low vision (BLV), physical barriers and negative experiences related to using current transportation options can have negative impacts on quality of life. The emergence of levels 4 – 5 automated driving system-dedicated vehicles (L4+ ADS), which will not require …
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Increasing Occupational Participation of Older Adults with Low Vision Through an Occupation-Based Exercise Video
… large population of older adults with low vision, many older adults would benefit from having a guide dog as an assistive device. When walking with a guide dog, different upper extremity muscles and postures are adopted to handle the guide dog. However, older adults with low vision may …
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Patterns of Physical Activity Participation, Sources of Social Support and Friendship Dynamics among Children with Low Vision
… and friendship dynamics among children with low vision. Twenty-four male and female children between the ages of 8 and 14 years with low vision (20/70 to 20/400) completed a questionnaire related to their participation in physical activity. Results indicate that the children are active at …
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Social and academic experiences of learners with low vision in selected inclusive secondary schools of Lusaka and Mbala districts,Zambia
… social and academic experiences of learners with low vision in selected inclusive schools in Lusaka and Mbala Districts. The objectives of the study were to establish the social experiences of learners with low vision in selected rural and urban inclusive secondary schools, to assess academic …
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Magnitude and determinants of the ratio between prevalences of low vision and blindness in rapid assessment of avoidable blindness surveys
… determinants of the ratio between prevalence of low vision and prevalence of blindness using Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) surveys across World Bank regions. The surveys included in the study were available in the RAAB repository and obtained through permission from the primary …
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Older Adults’ Perspective: Exploring the Experience of Owning a Guide Dog
… assistive device that can help older adults with low vision navigate their community and improve overall well-being. Despite vast research conducted on pet therapy and dog companionship, limited research exists on the facilitators and barriers of owning a dog guide among older adults with low …
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Benthic: Designing Relational Traversal Structures to Enhance Diagram Accessibility
… problem-solving and communication because they allow users to formalize and analyze complex concepts through spatial relations. However, their visual nature presents significant accessibility challenges for blind and low-vision users who rely on screen readers. Existing methods for making diagrams …
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Usable Accessibility and Haptic User Interface Design Approach
… that the adoption rate of haptic technology is low. Discontinuing the use of assistive technology devices ultimately results in a waste of time, money, freedom, and reduced function for individuals with disabilities. Of all the factors that lead to abandonment, the most significant is the …
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Accessible Exhibition Planning Through the Use of Multisensory Artwork
… access for visitors who are blind or have low vision. While many art museums are providing private touch tours to visitors with visual impairments, this art exhibition plan seeks to integrate visual accessibility as a standard for exhibition planning. This is done through methods such as …
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Centro educativo público para niños con discapacidad visual en el distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho
… center for students with visual disability or low vision, which aims to materialize from the design the contributions of a new educational vision for them and this generate a project aligned with the objectives of responsability and social inclusion of our profession.
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Palatable game development: lessons learned from Foodbot Factory, accessibility, and audio games
… include playtests with players who experience low vision and blindness to fully understand the nuances of their needs and ensure that Foodbot Factory’s accessibility features are as effective as possible.
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A Tale of Two PCs: An Evaluation of Access Platforms for the Blind Utilizing the "Blackboard Learn" Learning Management System
… access software for people who are blind or have low vision. Due to the versatility of an individual's position within the academic setting, both the student's and the instructor's roles within this environment were examined. Also, due to the versatility of accessible options to the user, multiple …
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Exploring Accessibility and Companionship in Boardgames via Alexa
… experience of boardgame players who are blind or low vision (BLV). We explore the design of conversational agents (CAs) to support players' learning needs and provide companionship by conducting two qualitative studies. In study 1, 14 boardgame players who are BLV first identified their rule …
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Improving Access to Computer Displays: Readability for Visually Impaired Users
… improve readability of CRTs for individuals with low vision. A 2x5x2x3 (visual capability, font size, polarity, and contrast) mixed-factor, repeated-measures experimental design was used to determine if changes in font size, contrast polarity, and/or contrast can improve reading speeds and reduce …
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Playing A Game With Supplemental Modalities
… can be detected faster, more accurately, and at lower thresholds than when presented separately. This thesis presents user studies on the use of supplemental feedback to reduce errors in playing Bingo, a game which is typically played by an older demographic who are more likely to suffer from …
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