scholarly journals Accessible Web Maps for Visually Impaired Users: Recommendations and Example Solutions

2017 ◽  
pp. 6-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Hennig ◽  
Fritz Zobl ◽  
Wolfgang W. Wasserburger
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Verbal Description ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Important Means ◽  
Close Cooperation

Due to advances in information and communication technology, web maps are an increasingly important means of communication. While paper maps provide solutions that are accessible to the visually impaired, the use of web maps is still difficult for these users. This is true even though technology opens up new possibilities for developing accessible web maps. But, what must be considered when creating web maps suitable for the visually impaired? This paper presents recommendations, including example solutions based on the results obtained in two projects: AccessibleMap and senTour. In both projects mixed methods were used: literature and internet review, questionnaires, and analysis of similar systems. All work was done in close cooperation with organizations that represent the interests of the target group. The findings underline that web maps accessible to visually impaired users must support different interaction modes and assistive technology. A carefully designed user interface, an easy-to-read map picture, and the provision of a verbal description of the map content are important. Further, additional aspects should be considered to enable these users to fully benefit from web maps. This refers to the need to widen the concept of accessibility, encompassing among others usability, the importance of building up these users’ digital and spatial competencies, and to leverage the advantages that result from the application of the participatory design approach. 

Smartwatch as an Assistive Technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marin Vuković ◽  
Željka Car ◽  
Jasmina Ivšac Pavlisa ◽  
Lidija Mandić
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Communication Needs

Wearables may have notable potential as an assistive technology for persons with various difficulties. Although quite popular, smartwatches' niches are still revealing. One of them is definitely in the domain of assistive technology due to their communication and location features. Positioning features enable parents or caregivers to know the whereabouts of child or persons with disabilities, thus increasing their safety. The paper presents smartwatch tracking system for people with complex communication needs with emphasis on detection of smartwatch wearer's common movement routes. The application is a result of multidisciplinary research performed in the area of information and communication technology, as an assistive technology aiming to explore the technological possibilities of connecting new generations of mobile devices and their technological supplements, or wearables, in order to establish a different communication and location aids.

scholarly journals Ethnographic Approach to User-Centred Evaluation of Telecentres

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bidit Lal Dey ◽  
D. R. Newman ◽  
Renee Prendergast
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Important Means ◽  
Access Services

Telecentres are considered to be an important means for providing disadvantaged communities with access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled services. However, there is a limited understanding of how targeted beneficiaries perceive the roles of these telecentres. Using an ethnographic approach, this paper examines the services offered by two telecentres in Bangladesh. An intervention was initiated that enabled groups of farmers to use mobile phones to access services. Based on farmers’ experiences and opinions the authors develop a framework which explicates the dynamic nature of use and appropriation of ICT services.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Smart Investment Planner Berbasis Web

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasetya K. ◽  
Endah K. ◽  
Fredicia Fredicia
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Database Design ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Information And Communication

The lack of knowledge of investment products lead many people decided not to invest for their future. This can be overcome by utilizing the information and communication technology development by making a web application of Smart Investment Planner with the aim to recognize various types of investment product as well as the character investment and tips for users. This application uses a set of data as knowledge base which obtained from the literature, discussions with economic experts, database design, user interface design, as well as tests and evaluations by experts. The result of these applications concluded that this application collect the information as well as investment products that suit into their needs and also encourage them to start invest.

scholarly journals Ethnographic Approach to User-Centred Evaluation of Telecentres

2012 ◽  
pp. 238-256
Author(s):  
Bidit Lal Dey ◽  
D. R. Newman ◽  
Renee Prendergast
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Important Means ◽  
Access Services

Telecentres are considered to be an important means for providing disadvantaged communities with access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled services. However, there is a limited understanding of how targeted beneficiaries perceive the roles of these telecentres. Using an ethnographic approach, this paper examines the services offered by two telecentres in Bangladesh. An intervention was initiated that enabled groups of farmers to use mobile ’phones to access services. Based on farmers’ experiences and opinions the authors develop a framework which explicates the dynamic nature of use and appropriation of ICT services.

Information and Communication Technology and Cultural Change

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Hansen ◽  
Tom Postmes ◽  
Nikita van der Vinne ◽  
Wendy van Thiel
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Construal ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ict For Development ◽  
Practical Implications

This paper studies whether and how information and communication technology (ICT) changes self-construal and cultural values in a developing country. Ethiopian children were given laptops in the context of an ICT for development scheme. We compared children who used laptops (n = 69) with a control group without laptops (n = 76) and a second control group of children whose laptop had broken down (n = 24). Results confirmed that after 1 year of laptop usage, the children’s self-concept had become more independent and children endorsed individualist values more strongly. Interestingly, the impact of laptop usage on cultural values was mediated by self-construal (moderated mediation). Importantly, modernization did not “crowd out” traditional culture: ICT usage was not associated with a reduction in traditional expressions (interdependent self-construal, collectivist values). Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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