A Study on the State of Home Appliances in terms of Information Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

2015 ◽  
Vol null (34) ◽  
pp. 307-317
Author(s):  
LeeSoYoung ◽  
정아름 ◽  
박수연
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
The State ◽  
Home Appliances ◽  
Information Accessibility

Training Teachers of Visually Impaired Children in Rural Tennessee

1992 ◽  
Vol 86 (9) ◽  
pp. 408-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.D. Trent
Keyword(s):  
School Districts ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Rural School ◽  
The State ◽  
School Systems ◽  
Rural School Districts ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Visually Impaired Children

This article describes a model for training teachers of visually impaired children in Tennessee that has significantly increased the number of teachers of visually impaired children in rural school districts since 1981. Teachers are awarded stipends to attend both classes and a practicum over two or three summers and earn 18 hours of credit. They are recruited from across the state and must have assurance from their superintendents that they will teach visually impaired students in their school systems when they are endorsed.

The Wisconsin Concept: A Unique Approach to Blind Rehabilitation

1982 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-66
Author(s):  
Robert E. Transon
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Technical College ◽  
The State ◽  
Academic Goals ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Unique Approach

This article describes the Milwaukee Area Technical College, established in 1979 by the State of Wisconsin to train visually impaired adults. In addition to the skills taught in most traditional rehabilitation programs, the college provides students with other skills needed for living successfully in the community mainstream. For example, students are encouraged to develop vocational and academic goals and acquire the skills they will need to remain in their former jobs or find a new, more suitable employment and to handle the activities of daily living.

Assistive cane for visually impaired persons for uneven surface detection with orientation restraint sensing

Sensor Review ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 687-698
Author(s):  
Bhupendra Singh ◽  
Monit Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
The State ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Additional Equipment ◽  
Vibration Pattern ◽  
White Cane ◽  
The Many ◽  
Visually Impaired Persons ◽  
Additional Device

Purpose The reduced ability of eyes to see clearly even with the use of glasses is known as the state of visual impairment. Among the many challenges faced, outdoor travel is one of them requiring to travel through surfaces, which has potholes and bumps. Design/methodology/approach The depth of the pothole and height of the bump is also conveyed to the user through different vibration pattern of various intensity. With available electronic travel aids, the visually impaired persons are still more inclined to rely on their white cane than carrying additional equipment for obstacle avoidance. In the system, all the components can be attached to the white cane, requiring no additional device to carry. Findings Upon experimentation with different obstacle types, the system obtained a 24.88% higher score in comparison to normal walking cane. A comparison with the state of the art available systems is also provided. Originality/value Moreover, the accuracy of the assistive cane can be heavily degraded if the cane is not properly held by the user. To restrict the user to hold the cane in only required orientation an alignment sensing switch is also proposed, which is missing in the current available literature.

Categorical Services in the Age of Integration: Paradox or Contradiction?

1988 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 226-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.F. Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
The State ◽  
Blind And Visually Impaired ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Rehabilitation System ◽  
State Of The Field

The author presents theoretical perspectives of the state of the field at present. The point that blindness is a singular and often traumatic phenomenon adds weight to the author's stance that: 1) categorical services are essential to fully help the blind and visually impaired population maintain what progress has been made; and 2) the rehabilitation system cannot disregard the fact that unique needs exist and must be addressed by specialized professionals.

A Survey of Statewide Self-Help Groups for Older Persons who are Visually Impaired

1993 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 112-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kalafat ◽  
J. Dehmer
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
The State ◽  
Blind And Visually Impaired ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Functioning ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups

This article describes a program funded by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired that employs two visually impaired consultants to develop self-help groups for persons who are blind or visually impaired throughout the state. Once established, over half the 23 groups function independently of the consultants. A survey of group members revealed a variety of benefits of the groups, including reduced isolation, as well as barriers to group functioning, such as the lack of transportation.

scholarly journals UX Design for the Visually Impaired to Improve Health Information Accessibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.4) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Woo Jin Kim ◽  
Min Ji Kim ◽  
Il Kon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Recognition Rate ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Information Accessibility ◽  
Ux Design ◽  
Information Recognition ◽  
Improve Health

This study was conducted on individuals with low vision, who constitute the highest population among visual impairment patients. We conducted an experiment to determine whether there was an improvement in accessibility to visual information for the visually impaired after applying the UX design guidelines. Additionally, we analyzed whether this UX design affects the information recognition rate for the non-disabled individuals. 

Production Method of Readable Tactile Map With Vocal Guidance Function for the Visually Impaired

2019 ◽  
pp. 316-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kouki Doi ◽  
Takahiro Nishimura
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Tactile Sense ◽  
Public Facilities ◽  
Printing Quality ◽  
Information Accessibility ◽  
Voice Technology ◽  
Tactile Maps ◽  
Original Production

Braille/tactile maps are one of the most traditional tools that guarantee information accessibility for children and people with visual impairment. Silk screen printing method, which is employed as one of the traditional production methods of producing Braille/tactile maps, are becoming more and more popular. However, the printing quality requires further improvements. On the other hand, when using a tactile map, it is not easy for visually impaired persons to acquire spatial information based on only tactile sense. Therefore, a convenient technology that allows the acquisition of tactile map information with voice in addition to tactile sense is desired. Thus, in this chapter, an original production method of tactile maps for public facilities that has high readability and voice technology to guarantee information accessibility is introduced. And a production method for tactile maps of public facilities with vocal guidance function to improve the readability of Braille/tactile map is mentioned based on a trial example.

Follow–Up Study of Visually Impaired Students of the Michigan School for the Blind

1985 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 150-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Livingston-White ◽  
Catherine Utter ◽  
Queen Esther Woodard
Keyword(s):  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
The State ◽  
State School ◽  
Local School ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

A study of currently and previously enrolled students at the Michigan School for the Blind was performed in order to assess how well the students’ needs were being met and to investigate the perceptions of parents, local school personnel, and state school personnel concerning programs for students. There was general agreement that past and present placements were appropriate. It was also shown that a higher percentage of students at the state school had access to specialized instruction and aids. Other advantages of the residential situation were specialized curriculum and extracurricular activities, training in living and leisure skills, small classes, and individualized attention.

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