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McCarthy, Amanda K. "Assistive technology knowledge and usage among vocational evaluators". Menomonie, WI : University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2007. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2007/2007mccarthya.pdf.
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Nguyen, Toan Hieu, e toan nguyen@novita org au. "ACCESSIBLE MOBILE COMMUNICATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES". Flinders University. Informatics and Engineering, 2006. http://catalogue.flinders.edu.au./local/adt/public/adt-SFU20060331.111126.
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People with disabilities are both functionally and socially disadvantaged and the lack of access to mobile communication technology adds to their disadvantage. Changes and benefits we have seen in our society with the advent of mobile phones and associated electronic communication for people without disabilities have not migrated to people with disabilities. The comprehensive communication capability of a mobile phone can enable users anywhere to independently access a very wide range of communication, information and control systems and services. This research has addressed the key accessibility issues faced by people with disabilities who need or want to use the mobile phone for voice and data communication.
The research revealed that:
� there exist accessible features on mobile phones that can better assist people with disabilities in using the phone;
� through education and training, people with disabilities can develop or be provided with effective and efficient ways to access and use the phone;
� current, off-the-shelf telecommunications equipment such as car kits, speakerphone, voice recognition technology, wireless connectivity capability on mobile phones can enable people with disabilities, even severe physical disabilities, to access the telecommunications network and services; and
� with a suitable interfacing system in place, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device users can operate the phone for voice and data communication, which previously had not been possible.
Trials established that people with a range of physical disabilities can use and should have equal access to telecommunications equipment and services. This research has shown that, with the right policies, processes and support through equipment matching, education, training and delivery, current off-the-shelf solutions can help people with disabilities to effectively communicate with other members of our society and to access the same range of information systems and services enjoyed by able-bodied members of the community.
An interfacing system has been developed to provide users of AAC technology with the ability to use a mobile phone for voice calls and text messaging (SMS). It is confidently predicted that other features and services on the phone such as speakerphone, digital camera and FM radio, email and internet-based applications, and local or remote appliances and devices, can be controlled via the AAC device.
Outcomes and findings have confirmed the main hypothesis of the thesis that, despite very limited mobility, speed, accuracy and vocal communication ability, users will be able to successfully operate the mobile phone itself, and use it for various modes of bidirectional communication with systems to which they choose to connect.
The overall outcomes of the research have established that the benefits and usefulness of the mobile phone are so significant that they should become a necessity for people with a disability. It has been successfully demonstrated that, with the proper mechanisms and educational programs in place, the provision of accessible mobile phones for people with disabilities can significantly improve their quality of life through increased range of accessible activities, and will improve their independence, engagement with their peers, safety, security and self-esteem.
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Goddard, Lawrence Wayne Fitzgerald Gail E. "Assistive technology selection in technology-rich and technology-limited schools an exploratory study of IEP decision making /". Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6695.
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Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on Feb 25, 2010). The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Gail Fitzgerald. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
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Border, Jennifer. "Exploring Empirical Guidelines for Selecting Computer Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities". Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1321981405.
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Patterson, Donald Jay. "Assisted cognition : compensatory activity assistance technology /". Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/6853.
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Kueffler, Mark L. "Awareness and use of assistive technology among older adults with vision impairments in the Midwestern United States". Online version, 2003. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2003/2003kuefflerm.pdf.
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Philips, Gavin R. "Expanding smart wheelchair technology for users with severe disabilities". Laramie, Wyo. : University of Wyoming, 2008. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1663116631&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=18949&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Vamvakousis, Zacharias. "Digital musical instruments for people with physical disabilities". Doctoral thesis, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/395189.
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Playing a musical instrument has been shown to have a positive impact in the life of individuals in many different ways. Nevertheless, due to physical disabilities, some people are unable to play conventional musical instruments. In this dissertation, we consider different types of physical disabilities and implement specific digital musical instruments suitable for people with disabilities of each type. Firstly, we consider the case of people with limited sensorimotor upper limb functions, and we construct low-cost digital instruments for three different scenarios. Results indicate that the constructed prototypes allow musical expression and improve the quality of life of these users. Secondly, we consider disabilities such as tetraplegia or locked-in syndrome with unaffected eye-movements. For individuals with such conditions, we propose the EyeHarp, a gaze-controlled digital music instrument, and develop specific target selection algorithms which maximize the temporal and spatial accuracy required in music performance. We evaluate the instrument on subjects without physical disabilities, both from an audience and performer perspective. Results indicate that the EyeHarp has a steep learning curve and it allows expressive music performances. Finally, we examine the case of brain-controlled music interfaces. We mainly focus in auditory event related potential-based interfaces. In particular, we investigate and evaluate how timbre, pitch and spatialization auditory cues affect the performance of such interfaces.Se ha demostrado que tocar instrumentos musicales tiene un impacto positivo en muchos aspectos de la vida de las personas. Sin embargo, debido a discapacidades físicas, a un gran número de personas les es imposible tocar instrumentos musicales tradicionales. En esta tesis doctoral consideramos diferentes tipos de discapacidades físicas e implementamos instrumentos musicales digitales adaptados a las capacidades de las personas que las padecen. En primer lugar, consideramos el caso de personas con discapacidad motora en los miembros superiores sensoriomotoras. Utilizando materiales de bajo coste implementamos prototipos en tres escenarios diferentes. Los resultados indican que los prototipos construidos permiten la expresión musical y mejoran la calidad de vida de los usuarios. En segundo lugar, consideramos discapacidades como la tetraplejia o el síndrome locked-in donde aun se conservan los movimientos oculares. En ese caso, se propone el EyeHarp, un instrumento que se controla con movimientos de los ojos. Hemos desarrollado algoritmos de selección que maximizan la precisión temporal y espacial requerida en la ejecución de instrumentos musicales y evaluamos el instrumento con gente sin discapacidades, desde la perspectiva de la audiencia y del músico. Los resultados indican que el EyeHarp tiene una curva de aprendizaje inclinada y permite interpretaciones musicales expresivas. Finalmente examinamos el caso de las interfaces musicales cerebro-ordenador. En particular, investigamos interfaces cerebro-ordenador basadas en potenciales relacionados con eventos auditivos. Investigamos cómo timbre, tono y espacialización afectan el rendimiento de dichas interfaces y proponemos y evaluamos interfaces musicales basadas en esta técnica.
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Huo, Xueliang. "Tongue drive: a wireless tongue-operated assistive technology for people with severe disabilities". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/45887.
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The main objective of the presented research is to design, fabricate, fully characterize, and assess the usability and functionality of a novel wireless tongue-operated assistive technology, called Tongue Drive System (TDS), that allows individuals with severe physical disabilities (such as quadriplegics) to effectively access computers, drive powered wheelchairs, and control environments using their voluntary tongue motion. The system can wirelessly detect users' tongue movements using an array of magnetic sensors, and a magnetic tracer secured on the tongue, and translate them into a set of user-defined commands in real time, which can then be used to communicate with target devices in users' environment. The principal advantage of the TDS is that a combination of magnetic sensors and a small permanent magnet can capture a large number of tongue movements, each of which can represent one specific command. A set of dedicated tongue movements can be configured as specific commands for each individual user based on his/her preferences, lifestyle, and remaining abilities. As a result, this technology can benefit a wide range of potential users with different types of disabilities.
The work carried out in this dissertation is largely split into three portions: (1) Development, fabrication and characterization of external TDS (eTDS) prototypes to verify the concept of TDS that is detecting and extracting user's intention through their voluntary tongue motion, utilizing a combination of magnetic sensors and a small magnet, as well as the application of this idea in the context of assistive technology. This part of the work is presented in Chapters IV, V and VI. (2) Assessment of the TDS performance in medium term usage for both computer access and wheelchair control. The main purpose of this work was to gain valuable insight into the TDS learning process and its current limiting factors, which could lead the way in designing new generations of TDS with improved usability. This portion of the work is described in Chapter VII. (3) Development and performance assessment of a multimodal TDS (mTDS), that operates based on the information collected from two independent input channels: the tongue motion and speech. This multimodal system expands the access beyond one input channel and therefore improves the speed of access by increasing the information transfer bandwidth between users and computers. This part of the work is presented in Chapters VIII and IX.
This dissertation has contributed to the innovation and advancement of the start-of-the-art assistive technology research by exploring, realizing and validating the use of tongue motion as a voluntary motor output to substitute some of the lost arm and hand functions in people with severe disabilities for computer access, wheelchair navigation, and environmental control.
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Shek, Wai-keung. "Using technology to support development of daily arithmetic skills to students with mental retardation". Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2003. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B31972147.
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Ridley, Julianne. "The distribution of assistive technology services among intensive evaluation clients". Online version, 1998. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/1998/1998ridleyj.pdf.
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Nelson, Bonnie. "One child's use of assistive technology /". This resource online, 1992. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-02052007-081240/.
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Kemp, Crystal Elaine. "Parent involvement in assistive technology (AT) service delivery for students with disabilities". Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1998.
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Dudgeon, Brian J. "Transition and technology reliance : experiences of youth exiting high school /". Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7677.
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Shin, Hyun-Uk. "A study to determine the relationship between assistive technology and supported employment outcome". Menomonie, WI : University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2004. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2004/2004shinh.pdf.
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Johnson, Joanna. "The effectiveness of voice recognition technology as used by persons with disabilities". Online version, 1998. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/1998/1998johnsonj.pdf.
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Hider, Erin D. "An examination of child, family and professional factors that influence the use of assistive technology in early intervention". Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 1999. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=621.
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Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 1999.Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 233 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-201).
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Mammo, Fassil. "The impact of information and communication technology on people with intellectual disabilities: naratives of professional caregivers". Thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-29275.
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Swinth, Yvonne L. "The meaning of assistive technology in the lives of high school students and their families /". Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7808.
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Copley, Jodie Ann. "A team-based assessment and implementation process to address the assistive technology needs of children with multiple disabilities /". [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2001. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe17091.pdf.
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Stanley, Dannie M. "Context-sensitive, adaptable, assistive services and technology". Virtual Press, 2008. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1399193.
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Our research posits a context-sensitive, adaptable, assistive services and technology system (CAAST) that takes advantage of the advancements in mobile computing to provide barrier-free access to environmental information and devices. To inform our research we explore the following topics: the deficiencies associated with current assistive technologies; the advances in wireless sensor node technology; the interference and accuracy problems associated with wireless location detection; the coordination problems associated with service discovery; the management and coordination problems associated with decentralized sensor nodes; the separation of information and activities from the human interface; the efficiency and abstraction problems associated with interface description languages; and the adaptation of information and activities to meet the needs of those with disabilities. As a result of our research into these areas we devise an assistive technology, CAAST, that intends to be a comprehensive approach to universal access to information and activities for those with disabilities.Department of Computer Science
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Cunha, Rian Dutra da. "Virtual reality as an assistive technology to support the cognitive development of people with Intellectual and multiple disabilities". Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), 2018. https://repositorio.ufjf.br/jspui/handle/ufjf/6665.
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A realidade virtual possui inúmeras aplicações potenciais para o tratamento e desenvolvimento de pessoas com deficiência intelectual e múltipla. Uma combinação do tratamento cognitivo tradicional e métodos baseados em realidade virtual pode oferecer uma abordagem efetiva, segura e interativa ao tratamento de indivíduos com deficiências. Baseado nisso, um método computacional foi proposto para desenvolver um sistema de realidade virtual para auxiliar no desenvolvimento cognitivo e da coordenação motora grossa dessas pessoas, de modo que as tornem mais autônomas e capazes de fazer tarefas diárias, melhorando a participação na comunidade, assim como a inclusão social, a partir da simulação e treinamento de tarefas comuns que as pessoas geralmente executam diariamente. Uma das principais preocupações deste trabalho foi desenvolver com o custo mais baixo possível, utilizando dispositivos padrões e acessíveis _a maioria das pessoas. Além disso, uma manipulação baseada na mão feita com marcadores de realidade aumentada foi proposta, para proporcionar uma experiência do mundo real, pois, considerando as dificuldades cognitivas e motoras dos participantes, uma interação feita com suas próprias mãos seria mais fácil, mais intuitiva e efetiva para as pessoas com deficiências. Os resultados dos experimentos demonstraram a eficácia e viabilidade do uso de tecnologias de realidade virtual para o treinamento cognitivo e motor de pessoas com deficiência intelectual e múltipla, mostrando que os participantes conseguiram executar a tarefa 40% mais rápidos em media no estudo de caso 1, que basicamente _e um simulador onde o participante deve fazer compras em um mercado, e também mostrando uma melhora de 41% em relação aos erros cometidos no estudo de caso 2, no qual o paciente deve passar por uma série de desafios que treinam sua coordenação motora grossa e equilíbrio. Baseado na análise dos dados feita após a intervenção e também baseado na observação da fisioterapeuta, foi possível provar que métodos baseados em realidade virtual podem ser eficazes no desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas e motoras de pessoas com deficiência intelectual.
Virtual Reality has countless potential applications for the treatment and development of people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. A combination of traditional cognitive treatment and virtual reality-based methods can offer an effective, safe and interactive approach to the treatment of individuals with disabilities. Based on that, a computational method was proposed to develop a virtual reality system for supporting the cognitive and gross motor coordination development of those people, in a way that makes them more autonomous and able to do daily tasks, so improving their community participation, hence their social inclusion, by simulating and training common tasks people usually do on a daily basis. One of the main concerns of this work was to develop a low cost system, using standard and accessible devices. Furthermore, a hand-based manipulation made by augmented reality markers into the virtual reality environment was proposed, for providing a real-world experience, because, considering the cognitive and motor impairments of the participants, an interaction performed with their own hand would be easier, more intuitive and effective. The results of the experiments demonstrated the effectiveness and feasibility of using virtual reality technologies for the cognitive and motor coordination training of people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, showing that the participants were able to do the task 40% faster on average in the case study 1, which is basically a simulator where the participant should going shopping in a supermarket, and also showing an improvement of 41% related to the mistakes made in the case study 2, in which the patient must to go through a series of challenges that train the gross motor coordination and body balance. Based on the data analysis done after the intervention and also based on the physiotherapist's observation, it was possible to prove that virtual reality-based method can be effective in the cognitive and motor skills development of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Kann, Carol H. "A study to identify operational computer lab models and to develop an instrument to assist in evaluating programs that provide computer technology to accommodate needs of students with disabilities in higher education". Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 1999. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=1013.
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Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 1999.Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 363 p. : ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-182).
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Shek, Wai-keung, e 石偉強. "Using technology to support development of daily arithmetic skills to students with mental retardation". Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2003. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31972147.
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Guevara, Felipe D. "Assistive technology as a cognitive developmental tool for students with learning disabilities using 2D and 3D computer objects". To access this resource online via ProQuest Dissertations and Theses @ UTEP, 2009. http://0-proquest.umi.com.lib.utep.edu/login?COPT=REJTPTU0YmImSU5UPTAmVkVSPTI=&clientId=2515.
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Bigelow, Diane Lynette. "Assistive technology for students with learning disabilities in writing beliefs, knowledge, and use /". Oxford, Ohio : Miami University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=miami1203966392.
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Nelson, Bonnie E. "One child's use of assistive technology". Diss., Virginia Tech, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/37322.
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This is a qualitative study of one student’s use of assistive technology in the public school system from preschool to fourth grade. The data collected for this case study include interviews, participant observation, field and diary notes, video tapes, and other documents including school records and a teacher memoir. Throughout the study, the goals were to stay open to and reflect emerging patterns rather than to fit data into previously determined categories. The report describes how Michael--with cerebral palsy that affects his speech and prevents his standing or holding a pencil--used computers, augmentative communication devices, and other electronic technology. On one level the report becomes the story of a student who moves from a separate special education facility into an elementary school where he is integrated fulltime into a fourth grade class. Discussion and conclusions explore (1) types of support he required, (2) barriers to technology use as well as problems of "abandonment" of technology acquired, (3) the effect of integration into general education on his use of technology, and (4) how providing assistive technology influences and changes teachers’ roles.Ed. D.
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Bazar, Nancy Sceery. "Web usability or accessibility comparisons between people with and without intellectual disabilities in viewing complex naturalistic scenes using eye-tracking technology /". Fairfax, VA : George Mason University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1920/4559.
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Mason University, 2009.Vita: p. 238. Thesis director: Frederick Brigham. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Oct. 12, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-237). Also issued in print.
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Neto, João Soares de Oliveira. "Inclusive smart cities: theory and tools to improve the experience of people with disabilities in urban spaces". Universidade de São Paulo, 2018. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3142/tde-30012019-090025/.
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Cities have employed technologies in several domains to improve the delivery of public services, attend citizens\' demands, and measure the consumption of natural resources. Known as Smart Cities, these initiatives aim to increase the overall citizens\' quality of life, and they have already had a positive impact on the way citizens interact with urban spaces, services, and with each other. On the other hand, urban spaces can be considered as a threat to the independence and autonomy of people with disabilities. In fact, according to the Social Approach, disability is not in the individual, but in society and the environment, which does not provide adequate conditions for the individual to fully participate and be a citizen of social, professional, educational, recreational activities, and so on. Society and the environment need to be corrected and their deficiencies compensated to include a significant portion of the population that is excluded from a range of activities when their abilities are not addressed in urban communication processes. Although this group of citizens has gained access to education, work and leisure, it is necessary to confront the city and all its challenges in order to enjoy these rights. In order to extend the benefits of Smart Cities to people with disabilities, we first proposed the idea of an Inclusive Smart City, which employs Smart Cities technology to provide a better urban experience for people with disabilities while overcoming accessibility barriers in urban spaces. To achieve this goal, we began using a multi-instrument approach to collect data from different stakeholders - people with disabilities, professionals that work with people with disabilities, accessibility-related experts, and policymakers -, aiming at understanding the obstacles that people with disabilities face when they are moving around the city, the strategies they use to solve unexpected problems, and how they interact with other people and with urban facilities. Based on an empirical observation, literature review and results collected using this multiinstrument approach, we first defined Inclusive Smart Cities. Then, we proposed some tools to support practitioners and researchers involved in the development of digital urban assistive technologies with the Inclusive Smart City\'s vision in mind: a list of requirements, a political structure, an implementation/operation methodology, a business model, a conceptual model, and a system architecture. According to the conceptual model we introduced, people with disabilities are able to interact with inclusive smart objects that are available in urban spaces to obtain information about the environment around them, enabling them to navigate and explore cities in an innovative way. In Inclusive Smart Cities, inclusive smart objects provide people with disabilities with user-adapted information and services, focusing on the individuals\' abilities rather than their disabilities. Moreover, the system architecture is based on equipping users and the environment with smart technologies, aiming at supporting a symbiotic relationship between citizens and inclusive smart objects, a web-based user interface to enable public agents and local authorities to register and maintain the information required by the Inclusive Smart City platform, and the Cloud infrastructure, responsible for storing system data and processing user requests. Finally, we further demonstrated a Proof of Concept to assess the experience that people with disabilities would have when using an Inclusive Smart City solution. To accomplish that, we mapped a block of Paulista Avenue, in São Paulo, Brazil, as a sequence of QR codes. In a simulated circuit, when users read each code, they received location-based information and services related to the object linked to the code. The participants evaluated the UrbanAssist application positively and recognized the relevance of the functionalities and resources provided by the application, which gave them an inventive interface to explore the urban environment in a new, safer and effective way. In conclusion, this new technology has the potential not only to improve the independence and autonomy of people with disabilities in urban spaces, but also to enable them to play a proactive role in society as a whole.As cidades têm empregado a tecnologia em diversos segmentos a fim de melhorar a qualidade de serviços prestados, para atender as demandas dos cidadãos, e para medir o consumo de recursos naturais. Conhecidas como Cidades Inteligentes, estas iniciativas buscam aumentar a qualidade de vida dos cidadãos, e já têm causado impactos positivos na maneira como os indivíduos interagem com o espaço urbano, com serviços, e com outros indivíduos. Por outro lado, o espaço urbano ainda é considerado como uma ameaça à autonomia e à independência de pessoas com deficiência. De fato, segundo o Modelo Social, a deficiência não está no indivíduo, mas na sociedade e no ambiente, que não fornecem condições apropriadas para que o cidadão participe inteiramente de atividades sociais, profissionais, educacionais, recreativas etc. A sociedade e o ambiente precisam ser corrigidos e suas deficiências compensadas para que ocorra a inclusão de uma parcela considerável da população que é excluída de uma série de atividades quando suas habilidades não são consideradas nos processos de comunicação urbanos. Embora esses cidadãos tenham ganhado acesso a educação, trabalho e lazer, o acesso pleno a esses direitos exige ter que lidar com o espaço urbano e todos os seus desafios. Com o objetivo de estender os benefícios das Cidades Inteligentes às pessoas com deficiência, inicialmente propomos o conceito de Cidades Inteligentes Inclusivas, que utiliza tecnologias das Cidades Inteligentes a fim de fornecer às pessoas com deficiência uma melhor experiência urbana ao mitigar as barreiras de acessibilidade nas cidades. A fim de alcançar este objetivo, utilizamos um método multi-instrumentos para coletar dados de diferentes interessados nesta temática - pessoas com deficiência, profissionais que trabalham na área, especialistas em acessibilidade, e criadores de políticas públicas - para melhor entender os obstáculos que as pessoas com deficiência enfrentam quando estão se locomovendo nos centros urbanos, as estratégias que eles usam para resolver problemas inesperados, e como eles interagem com outras pessoas e com os objetos e instalações urbanas. Baseado em observação empírica, em revisão da literatura, e nos resultados coletados pelo método multi-instrumentos, elaboramos a definição de Cidades Inteligentes Inclusivas e propomos algumas ferramentas para apoiarem autoridades governamentais, profissionais e pesquisadores envolvidos com o desenvolvimento de tecnologias assistivas urbanas digitais: uma lista de requisitos, estrutura política, metodologia de implantação e funcionamento, modelo de negócios, e uma arquitetura de sistema. De acordo com o modelo conceitual que apresentamos, as pessoas com deficiência são capazes de interagir com objetos inteligentes inclusivos no espaço urbano a fim de obter informações a respeito do ambiente ao redor, o que possibilita navegar e explorar nas cidades de uma maneira inovadora. Nas Cidades Inteligentes Inclusivas, os objetos inteligentes inclusivos fornecem às pessoas com deficiência informações e serviços adaptados às habilidades de cada usuário. A arquitetura do sistema é baseada em equipar os usuários e o ambiente com tecnologias inteligentes; uma interface web que permite a agentes públicos e autoridades municipais a cadastrar e manter as informações necessárias ao funcionamento da Cidade Inteligente Inclusiva; e pela infraestrutura da Cloud, que é responsável por armazenar os dados do sistema e por processar as requisições dos usuários. Finalmente, demonstramos com uma Prova de Conceito a avaliação da experiência de usuário que indivíduos com deficiência têm ao usar soluções concebidas com a visão de uma Cidade Inteligente Inclusiva. Para tanto, mapeamos como QR codes os objetos e prédios de um quarteirão da Avenida Paulista, em São Paulo. Num circuito simulado, ao ler cada código os usuários recebem com informações baseadas na localização do objeto lido e os serviços associados ao objeto. Os participantes avaliaram positivamente a aplicação Urban Assist e reconheceram a relevância das funcionalidades e recursos disponibilizados pela aplicação, que lhes proporcionaram uma interface inovadora para explorar o ambiente urbano de uma maneira mais segura e eficaz. Concluindo, essa nova tecnologia tem o potencial não somente de melhorar a independência e autonomia de pessoas com deficiência no espaço urbanos, mas, também de prover estes usuários com a possibilidade de desempenharem o papel de cidadãos proativos.
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Darling, William Thomas. "COMPASS 2002 a comparative survey of employment, education, and benefit needs of Ohioans with disabilities aged 16-64 /". Connect to this title online, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1054154384.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2003.Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 204 p.; also includes graphics Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-204). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center
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Choi, Young Mi. "The impact of input during the design of an assistive technology product". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33997.
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The design of Assistive Technology (AT) products that are highly functional as well satisfactory is presents many challenges. Various types of input are used in design of AT products to help overcome them. A study was conducted to gather data on the impact that different types of input (from simulation tools, a professional therapist, and end users) during the design of an AT product has on the effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction of the final design. The results show that input from stakeholders (end users or a therapist) can be very effective. However, effectiveness of the input is influenced by many factors and its impact on the design can be highly variable. Input from simulation tools was also found to be equally effective. Implications of these findings for the process of designing AT products are discussed.
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Verhoef, Suna M. (Suna Margaretha). "Tegnologie en gestremdheid : filosofies-etiese perspektiewe". Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52478.
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Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Technology and disability are both terms laden with associations, values, meanings and even myths. This becomes clear in this research when both terms are described in the first part, and the various understandings of the terms are explained. When the two terms are considered in relation to each other, the result is a series of questions and ethical problems. In this assignment the focus is specifically on these questions and ethical problems that arise out of the relationship between technology and disability. The research is not done from a natural science perspective (with regard to technology) and lor a medical perspective (with regards to disability), but from a philosophical-ethical perspective. The main aim of this research is to think about what the role of technology is in the life of the disabled in general and what ethical questions arise from it. To form a philosophical-ethical perspective the question is asked: should technology be accepted unequivocally as something that always contributes to the humanization of the disabled? More specifically the assignment focuses on the issue: does cochlear implants contribute to the humanization of the deaf? The potential problematic relationship between the concepts is clear from the separate discussions. The limitations and problems of cochlear implants as an example of technology is shown when it is placed within the framework of a humanizing relationship. It is clear that technology can not be accepted unequivocally as something that always contributes to the humanization of the disabled. The research emphasizes that disability is much more than physical limitations and that compensating for the limitations through technology does not always address all the aspects of a disabled person's life - and can consequently have a dehumanizing effect. A more holistic approach is considered - one in which all the aspects of being human is addressed. The unique challenges of the South African context is discussed shortly and in conclusion the necessity of an "ethics of responsibility" is shown. Reflection on technology and disability is in the end reflection on life and the mysteries of life. Disability that reminds us of our limitations and shortcomings, also reminds us that life is not in our control and that a big part of living is an unsolvable riddle, a mystery.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Tegnologie en gestremdheid is twee gelade terme. Beide verwys na 'n omvangryke wêreld en potensiële probleme. Dit word duidelik in hierdie ondersoek wanneer beide terme omskryf word in die eerste afdeling, en die verskillende verstaansmoontlikhede van die terme uitgewys word. Waar die twee terme in verband met mekaar gebring word, ontstaan daar uiteindelik 'n hele string vrae en etiese probleme. In hierdie skripsie word daar spesifiek op hierdie vrae en etiese probleme, wat ontstaan uit die verhouding tussen tegnologie en gestremdheid, gefokus. Die ondersoek vind nie plaas vanuit 'n suiwer natuurwetenskaplike perspektief (mbt tegnologie) en/of mediese perspektief (mbt gestremdheid) nie, maar vanuit 'n filosofies-etiese perspektief. Om 'n filosofies-etiese perspektief te vorm, word die vraag gevra: moet tegnologie ongekwalifiseerd aanvaar word as iets wat altyd bydra tot die humanisering van die gestremdes? Meer spesifiek word dan ondersoek ingestel na die vraag: dra kogleêre inplantings by tot die humanisering van die dowe? Die vernaamste doel met hierdie ondersoek is dus om na te dink oor wat die rol van tegnologie in die lewe van gestremdes in die algemeen is en watter etiese kwessies dit oproep. Die problematiek rondom dowes en kogleêre inplantings gaan as 'n spesifieke voorbeeld bekyk word. Die begrippe tegnologie en gestremdheid word eers omskryf in die ondersoek. Die potensiële problematiek tussen die verhouding tussen die twee terme (en wêrelde) blyk reeds uit die afsonderlike bespreking van die terme. Die verhouding waarin tegnologie en gestremdheid tot mekaar staan word uitgelig deur sekere voorbeelde te noem, en dan word daar spesifiek op kogleêre inplantings gefokus. Die beperkings en problematiek van kogleêre inplantings as spesifieke tegnologie word duidelik wanneer dit binne die raamwerk van die vraag gestel word of dit 'n humaniserende verhouding is. Dit is duidelik dat tegnologie nie ongekwalifiseerd aanvaar kan word as iets wat altyd bydra tot die humanisering van die gestremdes nie. Die ondersoek beklemtoon uiteindelik dat gestremdheid veel meer behels as blote liggaamlike gebreke en dat die kompensasie daarvoor deur tegnologie nie altyd as humaniserend ervaar word nie. 'n Meer holistiese benadering word bepleit - een waarin alle fasette van die mens (gestremde) se behoeftes aangespreek word. Die unieke uitdagings wat dit inhou vir ons Suid-Afrikaanse konteks word kortliks bespreek en ten slotte word daar gewys op die noodsaaklikheid van 'n letiek van verantwoordelikheid'. Nadenke oor tegnologie en gestremdheid is uiteindelik nadenke oor die lewe en oor die geheimenisse daarvan. Gestremdheid wat ons herinner aan ons tekortkominge en beperkinge, herinner ons ook daaraan dat die lewe 'n misterie is.
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Lemoncello, Richard R. "A within-subjects experimental evaluation of the Television Assisted Prompting (TAP) system to maximize completion of home-delivered swallow strengthening exercises among individuals with co-occurring acquired swallowing and cognitive impairments". Thesis, Connect to title online (Scholars' Bank) Connect to title online (ProQuest), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/8948.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2008.Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 150-162). Also available online in Scholars' Bank; and in ProQuest, free to University of Oregon users.
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Meehan, Brendan. "Using digitally versatile disk (DVD) video technology for teaching disability sport, games, and activities to general physical educators". Virtual Press, 2002. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1277065.
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The purpose of this project was to design, create, and implement a pilot for an adapted physical education (APE), DVD-Video teaching aid. This creative project has resulted in a DVD-Video that can be used as an instructional tool and resource for physical educators. It follows the teaching methods and skills from the wheelchair basketball chapter in Davis (2002), featuring strategies and ideas that can aid in the successful teaching of physical education (basketball) to individuals of all abilities.The use of interactive DVD-Video in a learning environment is seen as an innovative and exciting delivery method for instructional purposes. It is proposed that the majority of learners would enjoy using, and acquire a very significant learning experience from using, interactive DVD-Video instruction. Therefore, it is anticipated that physical educators would get a meaningful APE training experience from an interactive instructional DVD-Video such as the one piloted for this creative project.School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science
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SHI, YUE, e VINEETA PENDSE. "Identifying Users, Customers and Stakeholders : A Case Study of Salta Friends AB’s Application for the Persons with Disabilities". Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-299947.
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När man utvecklar en applikation för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT) som syftar till att hjälpa funktionsnedsatta individer är det viktigt att ta hänsyn till deras utmaningar och behov. Samtidigt är det också viktigt att förstå svårigheten i att utforma en universell ICT-applikation som ska passa dem alla på grund av deras motstridiga behov och kapacitet. Dessutom har många av dem ekonomiska svårigheter. Därför uppstår frågan om hur man prissätter dessa ICT-applikationer. Denna forskning bygger på en fallstudie av en ICT-applikation som utformats av Salta Friends AB som arbetar med att öka det sociala engagemanget för personer med funktionsnedsättning. Studien är kvalitativ och 15 intervjuer av olika intressenter till applikationen har genomförts. Dessa intervjuer gav insikter som hjälpte till att kartlägga deras olika behov och utmaningar. Utmaningarnas fokus ligger på de allmänna, sociala och tekniska kontexterna som slutanvändaren möter. Baserat på dessa insikter har ett antal faktorer tagits fram som man bör beakta då man inriktar sig på lämpliga kunder och användare till ICT-applikationer. Dessutom diskuteras alternativa inkomstkällorna som kan finnas för dessa applikationer för några identifierade kunder. Slutligen förklaras varför det underlättar att involvera de funktionsnedsatta individerna i ett tidigare skede i produktutvecklingsprocessen vid valet av lämpliga kunder och användare samtidigt som man tar fram rätt prissättningsmodell. Forskningen ger också förslag till den Salta Friends AB nästa steg i detta arbete.While developing an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application aimed at assisting persons with disabilities, it is important to take their challenges and needs into consideration. Simultaneously, it is important to understand the difficulty in designing a universal ICT product for them owing to their conflicting needs and capabilities. Additionally, many of them face economic hardships. Therefore, the issue of how to price these ICT applications arises. This research follows a case study of an ICT application devised by a Salta Friends AB to increase the social involvement of people with disabilities. It is a qualitative research conducted with the help of 15 interviews of different stakeholders of the application. These interviews provide insights that will help in mapping their different needs and challenges. The focus of the challenges is on the general, social, and technological context faced by the end-user. Based on these insights, factors have been recommended to be considered while targeting the appropriate customers and users for ICT applications. It also discusses the alternate sources of income that can exist for these applications by identifying a different customer. And finally, the research explains why including the persons with disabilities at an earlier stage in the product development process helps ease the selection of the right customers and users along with devising the right pricing model. The research also provides propositions and suggestions for Salta Friends AB and their next steps.
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Dusik, Cláudio Luciano. "Teclado virtual silábico-alfabético : tecnologia assistiva para pessoas com deficiência física". reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/79640.
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Percebe-se que a evolução tecnológica busca tornar a vida mais fácil e favorecer habilidades funcionais de pessoas com deficiência. Diante disso e do modelo de uma sociedade inclusiva, com o compromisso de garantir que essas pessoas não sejam excluídas das atividades comuns, esta pesquisa apresenta a concepção e o desenvolvimento de uma interface de teclado virtual denominado Mousekey, e discute como essa tecnologia assistiva pode favorecer a escrita de pessoas com dificuldades motoras. Para compreender os objetivos propostos deste estudo, optou-se por uma pesquisa qualitativa, tipo estudo de caso. Os participantes da pesquisa foram cinco pessoas alfabetizadas, mas com dificuldades motoras para escrever, que "Não consegue de modo algum" ou possui "Grande dificuldade". Para coleta de dados, realizaram-se dois encontros com esses sujeitos, que utilizaram a tecnologia projetada, sendo dois deles com Amiotrofia Espinhal Muscular, dois com Distrofia Muscular, e um com Distonia de Movimentos. Por meio de protocolo de verificação de ergonomia, da análise das entrevistas e da observação direta, verificou-se a pertinência do uso desta ferramenta no processo de escrita, da comunicação e da interação, usando este teclado virtual. Para três sujeitos da pesquisa, o Mousekey tornou a escrita mais fácil, diminuindo o tempo e fadiga muscular, enquanto que para outros dois sujeitos o aplicativo tornou a escrita possível, visto não terem adaptado-se a outras tecnologias que os favorecessem. O potencial de desenvolvimento tecnológico para aproveitamento dos mais diversos potenciais humanos foi observado nesta validação. A produção textual mostrou que as sílabas no Mousekey levam o sujeito a repensar sua aprendizagem e processo de escrita para economizar-lhe tempo e esforço. Os modos de digitação possibilitaram a adequação do aplicativo às diferentes necessidades dos usuários. De forma geral, os dados mostram que o Mousekey-UFRGS pode atender a necessidade de escrita dos participantes em suas expectativas, sendo Funcional, Usável e Acessível. As considerações convidam para a reflexão do potencial humano, da força da vida em seus anseios e aspirações, e do quão provisório e imprevisível pode ser o termo impossível.It is noticed that the technological quest to make life easier and promote functional abilities of people with disabilities. Given this model and an inclusive society, with a commitment to ensure that these people are not excluded from common activities, this research presents the conception and the development of a virtual keyboard interface nominated Mousekey, and discusses how this assistive technology can promote written for people with mobility disabilities. To understand the proposed objectives of this study, it chose a qualitative research, case study. Survey participants were five people literate, but with motor disabilities to write, that "can not in any way" or has "great difficulty". For data collection, held two meetings with these fellows, who used the technology designed, two of them with Spinal Muscular amyotrophy, two with Muscular Dystrophy, and one with Dystonia Movement. Through ergonomics verification protocol, analysis of interviews and direct observation, verified the appropriateness of the use of this tool in the process of writing, communication and interaction, using this virtual keyboard. For three research subjects, the Mousekey made writing easier, reducing the time and muscle fatigue, while for the other two subjects Mousekey writing became possible because they have not adapted to other technologies that favored. The potential of technological development for use of the most several human potentials was observed in this validation. The textual production showed that the syllables in Mousekey take the subject to rethink your learning and writing process to reduce your time and effortless. The typing manners made possible the adaptation of the application to the users' different needs. In a general way, the data show that Mousekey-UFRGS can assist the need of the participants' writing in their expectations, being Functional, Wearable and Accessible. The considerations invite to the reflection of the human potential, of the force of the life in their longings and aspirations, and of the how temporary and unexpected it can be the impossible term.
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Juvencio, Vera Lucia Pontes. "CONTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT: THE CASE OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF CEARÃ". Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2013. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=10922.
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nÃo hÃThis study points to access, permanence and autonomy of people with visual impairment, poor vision or total blindness, with the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), the informatics and its augmentation with communication capabilities, as tools of interaction with environments found at the Federal University of Cearà (UFC). We present a theoretical framework of the issue through the following topics: special education and inclusive education, assistive technology, visual impairment, the legal system, including higher education, the use of ICT, usability and ergonomics, accessibility and inclusion, universal design, web accessibility, programs with speech synthesizers, building websites for full development to make them accessible to the visually impaired, as well as the accessibility at the Federal University of CearÃ. The methodology was exploratory, descriptive, and application of instruments: questionnaires, interviews and tests, people with visual impairments that make up the university community, students and employees. The questionnaire was sent via internet and a visit for the interview and testing was scheduled by e-mail, phone or in person. The answers to the questionnaires for data collection were sent by e-mail. The research was conducted with eight people, one teacher and seven students, all totally blind or with poor vision. In the chapter on Methodology, besides addressing the collecting, processing and data analysis technique, details of the research are also provided. The results address the life course of the research subjects and the perception of these people in relation to accessibility in UFC. In addition, the specific objectives and analysis of results were also verified. A list of recommendations was then released.
O objetivo deste estudo aponta para o acesso, autonomia e permanÃncia de pessoas com deficiÃncia visual, com baixa visÃo ou com cegueira, com suporte na utilizaÃÃo de tecnologias da informaÃÃo e comunicaÃÃo (TICs), da informÃtica e da sua potencializaÃÃo com os recursos de comunicaÃÃo, como ferramentas de interaÃÃo com ambientes normovisuais, na Universidade Federal do Cearà (UFC). Demonstra-se uma fundamentaÃÃo teÃrica sobre a temÃtica, por via dos seguintes tÃpicos: educaÃÃo especial e educaÃÃo inclusiva; tecnologias assistivas; deficiÃncia visual; ordenamento jurÃdico; inclusÃo no ensino superior; uso das TICs; usabilidade e ergonomia; acessibilidade e inclusÃo; desenho universal; acessibilidade na Web; programas com sintetizadores de voz; construÃÃo de sites para todos; desenvolvimento para tornÃ-los acessÃveis aos deficientes visuais; e acessibilidade na Universidade Federal do CearÃ. A metodologia utilizada foi exploratÃria e descritiva, com aplicaÃÃo de instrumentos - questionÃrios, entrevistas e testes com as pessoas com deficiÃncia visual que constituem a comunidade universitÃria, seus servidores e alunos. O questionÃrio foi enviado via internet, e a visita para a entrevista e os testes foi agendada atravÃs de email, telefonema ou pessoalmente. As respostas dos questionÃrios para coleta de dados foram enviadas por email. A pesquisa foi realizada com oito pessoas, sendo um docente e sete alunos, cegos ou de baixa visÃo. O capÃtulo da Metodologia, alÃm de se abordar a coleta, o tratamento e a tÃcnica de anÃlise dos dados, detalha a pesquisa. Os resultados tratam da trajetÃria de vida dos sujeitos da pesquisa e a percepÃÃo dessas pessoas em relaÃÃo à acessibilidade na UFC. Realizaram-se, ainda, uma verificaÃÃo dos objetivos especÃficos e anÃlise dos resultados. Em seguida, foi disponibilizada uma lista de recomendaÃÃes.
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Tilley, Christine Margaret. "A sense of control : a model of a virtual community for people with mobility impairments". Queensland University of Technology, 2006. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/16308/.
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This qualitative study develops a model of a virtual community for people with longterm, severe physical or mobility disabilities. The model also has implications for the wider community of people with disabilities. The study uses the Strauss and Corbin grounded theory methodology to inform the investigation from which a systematic theory has been developed. On the basis of this theory, the study proposes strategies for implementing the virtual community model. In-depth interviews were conducted with twelve Queenslanders with paraplegia, quadriplegia or other severe, long-term physical or mobility disabilities and with six health care professionals, service providers, information personnel and policy advisers involved in their well-being. The methodology used one interview question to determine their experiences and perceptions regarding virtual communities and the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Each interview explored in detail the elements, enablers and barriers behind the usage of ICT and/or assistive technology. The personal responses and narratives of the people with disabilities who use the technology and their allied health care professionals were analysed and interpreted for meaning before the transcripts were returned to these participants for validation. Rich explanations were derived. Details of the various response categories of these interviews were analysed as part of the grounded theory, constant comparison methodology, and the relationship to the literature was considered. These de-constructed meanings were compared and contrasted with those in the current literature. The central theme to emerge from these narratives is that people with long-term disabilities regain a sense of control and independence in their lives through the use of ICT, as they move towards an on-line community. Other major themes that emerged from being on-line indicated that being on-line tended to break down people's isolation, while potentially changing the work paradigm (both vexed issues for people with disabilities). Information and communications technology and on-line communities offer ways to enhance every person's inclusion, participation and empowerment in our society. The primary outcome of the study is a theory regarding the character of virtual communities for people with long-term, severe mobility impairments that stakeholders may consider whenever such a virtual community is proposed. The theory is represented as a virtual community model. The model identifies the need for "a sense of control" as the foundational element of virtual communities for the disabled, and distinguishes the key domains in which disabled people participate in virtual communities. The barriers and enablers to their participation are specified within it. The model also provides a framework within which virtual communities can be facilitated. It melds six types of e-communities or sets of well-developed discrete categories (for example, themes, concepts) that the data from this study revealed: education-oriented, fantasy-oriented, information-oriented, interestoriented, relationship-oriented and transaction-oriented, depending on the type(s) of consumer need(s) to be met. The study concludes that although the technology itself provides strategies for independence and thus facilitates self-empowerment, it is also capable of being disempowering. Many interviewees referred to this aspect as a "double-edged sword". Empowerment and dis-empowerment are intersecting processes because of digital divide and information literacy issues and this "double-edged sword", which virtual reality presents for people with physical disabilities. Based on the new knowledge and the model as the outcomes of this study, a range of recommendations are discussed that have application in the community for persons with mobility impairments.
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White, Mel. "Information Seeking Behaviors in a Population of Assistive Mobility Device Users". Thesis, University of North Texas, 2014. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799517/.
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The author explores the current state of information exchange and access in the procurement process for mobility assistive equipment. While the idealized model is of a linear process starting with a need and ending with the purchase, in practice the procedures for acquiring a device such as a wheelchair or electric scooter can be a time consuming task that involves client, family, medical care specialists, vendors, manufacturers, insurance companies and possibly alternate sources of funding. This study utilized Participatory Action Research (PAR) to collect both qualitative and quantitative data about information sources such as the Internet, the medical community, and vendors. The findings of this study suggest that in spite of the presence of the Internet, overall primary sources are similar to the traditional model and that for most there is no one source that could be easily accessed for information. A brief examination is made of the “Information landscape” utilized in the process and a brief discussion of two relatively unmentioned information sources: expos and the wheelchair sports community.
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Tilley, Christine Margaret. "A sense of control : a model of a virtual community for people with mobility impairments". Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2006. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/16308/1/Christine_Tilley_Thesis.pdf.
Testo completoAbstract (sommario):
This qualitative study develops a model of a virtual community for people with longterm, severe physical or mobility disabilities. The model also has implications for the wider community of people with disabilities. The study uses the Strauss and Corbin grounded theory methodology to inform the investigation from which a systematic theory has been developed. On the basis of this theory, the study proposes strategies for implementing the virtual community model.
In-depth interviews were conducted with twelve Queenslanders with paraplegia, quadriplegia or other severe, long-term physical or mobility disabilities and with six health care professionals, service providers, information personnel and policy advisers involved in their well-being. The methodology used one interview question to determine their experiences and perceptions regarding virtual communities and the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Each interview explored in detail the elements, enablers and barriers behind the usage of ICT and/or assistive technology.
The personal responses and narratives of the people with disabilities who use the technology and their allied health care professionals were analysed and interpreted for meaning before the transcripts were returned to these participants for validation. Rich explanations were derived. Details of the various response categories of these interviews were analysed as part of the grounded theory, constant comparison methodology, and the relationship to the literature was considered. These de-constructed meanings were compared and contrasted with those in the current literature.
The central theme to emerge from these narratives is that people with long-term disabilities regain a sense of control and independence in their lives through the use of ICT, as they move towards an on-line community. Other major themes that emerged from being on-line indicated that being on-line tended to break down people's isolation, while potentially changing the work paradigm (both vexed issues for people with disabilities). Information and communications technology and on-line communities offer ways to enhance every person's inclusion, participation and empowerment in our society.
The primary outcome of the study is a theory regarding the character of virtual communities for people with long-term, severe mobility impairments that stakeholders may consider whenever such a virtual community is proposed. The theory is represented as a virtual community model.
The model identifies the need for "a sense of control" as the foundational element of virtual communities for the disabled, and distinguishes the key domains in which disabled people participate in virtual communities. The barriers and enablers to their participation are specified within it. The model also provides a framework within which virtual communities can be facilitated. It melds six types of e-communities or sets of well-developed discrete categories (for example, themes, concepts) that the data from this study revealed: education-oriented, fantasy-oriented, information-oriented, interestoriented, relationship-oriented and transaction-oriented, depending on the type(s) of consumer need(s) to be met.
The study concludes that although the technology itself provides strategies for independence and thus facilitates self-empowerment, it is also capable of being disempowering. Many interviewees referred to this aspect as a "double-edged sword". Empowerment and dis-empowerment are intersecting processes because of digital divide and information literacy issues and this "double-edged sword", which virtual reality presents for people with physical disabilities. Based on the new knowledge and the model as the outcomes of this study, a range of recommendations are discussed that have application in the community for persons with mobility impairments.
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Piovesan, Sandra Dutra. "Sistema imersivo para inclusão de pessoas com deficiência intelectual no mercado de trabalho". reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/128913.
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A inclusão das pessoas com deficiência no mercado de trabalho pode ser um diferencial na qualidade de vida desses indivíduos, sendo que a participação de forma igualitária em sociedade, respeitando os direitos e obrigações ainda é um desafio. Diante disso, houve o surgimento de uma legislação mais voltada a inclusão, podendo citar a lei 8213, criada em 1991, a Lei de Cotas iniciou um processo de maior valorização dessa parte da população, em relação ao mercado de trabalho. O desafio das empresas não é simples, já que falamos de incluir uma parcela da população que, historicamente, foi socialmente marginalizada, muitas vezes se apresentando sem qualificação para ocupar os postos de trabalho. Esta tese apresenta o desenvolvimento de um sistema imersivo e a avaliação do mesmo focando na capacitação das pessoas com deficiência intelectual para inclusão laboral. A pesquisa é de cunho tecnológico-qualitativo, sendo que o objetivo principal é demonstrar como um sistema que se utiliza dos conceitos de Ambientes Imersivos pode através do processo de mediação, na perspectiva sócio-histórica, ajudar a capacitar e a eliminar barreiras no aprendizado laboral desses estudantes. O Ambiente Imersivo Solassist Virtual foi desenvolvido utilizando o motor de jogo UDK e validado em uma empresa participante da pesquisa. O estudo foi realizado com 11 alunos, com deficiência intelectual, parcela mais excluída do mercado de trabalho. O uso do sistema desenvolvido, acompanhado da análise das mediações, evidenciou categorias que demonstraram a viabilidade do uso, sendo uma Tecnologia Assistiva para sua inserção laboral. Este trabalho também apresenta contribuições para a Ciência da Computação através do desenvolvimento de um Ambiente Imersivo, projetado para possibilitar as mediações das pessoas com deficiência intelectual, visando sua inclusão laboral.The inclusion of people with deficiency in the work market can be a differential in the life quality of these individuals, being the participation on an equal way in the society, respecting the rights and obligations is still a challenge. Before that, there was the emerging of a legislation turned more to the inclusion, we can cite the Law 8213, created in 1991, the Quotes' Law began a process of more valuation of this part of the population in relation to the work market. The challenge of the companies is not easy, as we talk about including an amount of the population that, historically, was socially marginalized, many times presenting without qualification to work on the jobs places. This thesis presents the development of an immersive system and its evaluation focusing on making people with intellectual deficiency able to the work inclusion. The research is technological-qualitative, and the main goal is to show how a system that uses the Immersive Environment concepts can, through the mediation process, in the social-historical perspective, help to make it able and to eliminate boundaries in these students' learning. The Virtual Solassist Immersive Environment was developed using an engine of an UDK game and it was validated in a company that participates in the research. The study was performed with 11 students, with intellectual deficiency, the most excluded amount of the work market. The usage of the developed system, followed by the analysis of the mediations, highlighted categories that showed the viability of its usage, being an Assistive Technology for its labor insertion. This paper also presents contributions to the Computer Science through the development of an Immersive Environment, projected to make possible the mediation of people with intellectual deficiency, aiming their labor inclusion.
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Soares, de oliveira neto João. "Villes Intelligentes Inclusives : théorie et outils pour améliorer l'expérience des personnes en situation d’handicap dans l’espace urbain". Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLC106/document.
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Les villes ont eu recours à destechnologies dans plusieurs domaines pouraméliorer la prestation de services publics,répondre aux demandes des citoyens etmesurer la consommation de ressourcesnaturelles. Connues sous le nom de VillesIntelligentes, ces initiatives visent àaméliorer la qualité́ de vie des citoyens etont déjà̀ eu un impact positif sur la manièredont les citoyens interagissent avec lesespaces urbains, les services et les uns avecles autres. D'autre part, les espaces urbainspeuvent être considérés comme une menacepour l'indépendance et l'autonomie despersonnes en situation d'handicap. Nousavons utilisé une approche multiinstrumentspour collecter des donnéesauprès de différentes parties prenantes –personnes en situation de handicap,professionnels travaillant avec despersonnes en situation de handicap, expertsliés à l'accessibilité́ et décideurs politiques,– afin de comprendre les obstaclesrencontrés par les personnes en situation dehandicap. Nous avons d’abord élaboré unedéfinition du terme Ville IntelligenteInclusive, ainsi que nous avons proposé desoutils pour soutenir les praticiens etchercheurs engagés dans le développementde technologies d'assistance numériques :une méthodologie d'implémentation etfonctionnement, un modèle conceptuel etune architecture de système sont proposésdans cette thèseCities have used technologies in anumber of areas to improve the delivery ofpublic services, meet the demands ofcitizens, and measure the consumption ofnatural resources. Known as Smart Cities,these initiatives aim to improve the qualityof life of citizens and have already had apositive impact on how citizens interactwith urban spaces, services and with eachother. On the other hand, urban spaces canbe considered as a threat to theindependence and autonomy of people withdisabilities. We used a multi-instrumentapproach to collect data from differentstakeholders - people with disabilities,professionals working with people withdisabilities, accessibility experts and policymakers - to understand the barriers faced bypeople with disabilities. We first developeda definition of the Smart Inclusive City, aswell as proposed tools to supportpractitioners and researchers engaged in thedevelopment of digital assistivetechnologies: an implementation andoperation methodology, a conceptual model,a business model, and a system architectureare proposed in this thesis
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Naranjo, Judy Lorena Huertas. "Falante: aplicativo de auxílio à fala baseado em tecnologia Android". Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, 2014. http://repositorio.utfpr.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/1194.
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A incapacidade de expressar uma decisão ou sentimento, seja causada por um trauma físico ou psicológico, expõe o indivíduo a impactos pessoais e/ou sociais, colocando-o em situações que podem gerar problemas no desenvolvimento cognitivo ou convívio em sociedade. Visando satisfazer a esta necessidade e empregando tecnologias disponíveis atualmente, desenvolveu- se um aplicativo para tablets e celulares, que auxilia na comunicação mediada e alternativa de crianças com dificuldade em se comunicar oralmente. Método: Com ajuda de profissionais da área de terapia ocupacional, assim como um estudo das primeiras palavras necessárias ao iniciar-se um novo idioma, elaborou-se e classificou-se um banco de frases e expressões que unidas a imagens de comunicação alternativa formam o aplicativo de pranchas de comunicação para dispositivos Android. O sistema evoca por meio sonoro o significado das imagens sensíveis ao toque. Resultados: 400 mensagens contendo imagem e som fazem parte do sistema criado, assim como a possibilidade do usuário editar sua própria prancha com imagens do acervo. Quando se apresentou aos voluntários a interface do sistema Falante, bem como a arquitetura do aplicativo no dispositivo móvel utilizado, 80% foi capaz de utilizar o sistema com apenas alguns minutos de instrução, e 90% utilizou o aplicativo em algum momento da sua terapia, para manifestar necessidades, comprovando os benefícios que técnicas de comunicação em equipamentos portáveis podem trazem às pessoas com dificuldades na comunicação. Conclusão: O protótipo desenvolvido conseguiu emitir de forma eficiente as mensagens faladas correspondentes às imagens selecionadas, tornando efetiva a comunicação de crianças com dificuldades na fala. Foi possível observar emoções positivas expressadas por eles quando seus desejos e necessidades foram compreendidos e imediatamente atendidos pelos interlocutores. Entre os principais sentimentos positivos percebidos pode-se destacar o bem-estar, a calma e ânimo.The inability to express a decision or a feeling, both provoked by a physical or psychological trauma, exposes the individual to personal and social impacts that sometimes may cause problems in his intellect or live in society. Thinking about this need and studying the methods currently available to this group of people, it was developed an application for tablets and smartphones which helps persons with difficulties in oral communication. Method: Collecting information with professionals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication during their daily work, and making a deep study about the first words and sentences that are necessary when someone wants to be introduced in a new language, we created and classified a database of phrases and expressions. They were associated to the alternative communication symbols in order to be part of a communication board for cellphones and tablets running Android operational system. The application reproduces the sound corresponding to the meaning of the activated image through touch. Results: 400 images with sound make part of the system created as well as the possibility of the user to edit his own board with pictures of the collection. When Falante ́s interface and the architecture of the software used in mobile devices were presented to the volunteers, 80% of them was able to use the system after few minutes of instruction, and 90% used the application at some moment during the therapy to express needs. It proves the benefits that techniques of alternative communication in mobile devices can bring to people with communication difficulties. Conclusion: The prototype was able to reproduce efficiently the sound related to the meaning of the images, resulting in effective communication for children with speech difficulties. It was possible to observe positive emotions expressed by users when their desires and needs were understood and attended. Among the major positive feelings, we point out wellbeing, calmness and courage expressed by the users.
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Park, Chung Hyuk. "Robot-based haptic perception and telepresence for the visually impaired". Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/44848.
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With the advancements in medicine and welfare systems, the average life span of modern human beings is expanding, creating a new market for elderly care and assistive technology. Along with the development of assistive devices based on traditional aids such as voice-readers, electronic wheelchairs, and prosthetic limbs, a robotic platform is one of the most suitable platforms for providing multi-purpose assistance in human life. This research focuses on the transference of environmental perception to a human user through the use of interactive multi-modal feedback and an assistive robotic platform. A novel framework for haptic telepresence is presented to solve the problem, and state-of-the-art methodologies from computer vision, haptics, and robotics are utilized.
The objective of this research is to design a framework that achieves the following: 1) This framework integrates visual perception from heterogeneous vision sensors, 2) it enables real-time interactive haptic representation of the real world through a mobile manipulation robotic platform and a haptic interface, and 3) it achieves haptic fusion of multiple sensory modalities from the robotic platform and provides interactive feedback to the human user. Specifically, a set of multi-disciplinary algorithms such as stereo-vision processes, three-dimensional (3D) map-building algorithms, and virtual-proxy based haptic volume representation processes will be integrated into a unified framework to successfully accomplish the goal. The application area of this work is focused on, but not limited to, assisting people with visual impairment with a robotic platform by providing multi-modal feedback of the environment.
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JUVÊNCIO, Vera Lúcia Pontes. "Contribuição das tecnologias da informação e comunicação (tics) para a acessibilidade de pessoas com deficiência visual: o caso da Universidade Federal do Ceará". www.teses.ufc.br, 2013. http://www.repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/8046.
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This study points to access, permanence and autonomy of people with visual impairment, poor vision or total blindness, with the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), the informatics and its augmentation with communication capabilities, as tools of interaction with environments found at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). We present a theoretical framework of the issue through the following topics: special education and inclusive education, assistive technology, visual impairment, the legal system, including higher education, the use of ICT, usability and ergonomics, accessibility and inclusion, universal design, web accessibility, programs with speech synthesizers, building websites for full development to make them accessible to the visually impaired, as well as the accessibility at the Federal University of Ceará. The methodology was exploratory, descriptive, and application of instruments: questionnaires, interviews and tests, people with visual impairments that make up the university community, students and employees. The questionnaire was sent via internet and a visit for the interview and testing was scheduled by e-mail, phone or in person. The answers to the questionnaires for data collection were sent by e-mail. The research was conducted with eight people, one teacher and seven students, all totally blind or with poor vision. In the chapter on Methodology, besides addressing the collecting, processing and data analysis technique, details of the research are also provided. The results address the life course of the research subjects and the perception of these people in relation to accessibility in UFC. In addition, the specific objectives and analysis of results were also verified. A list of recommendations was then released.
O objetivo deste estudo aponta para o acesso, autonomia e permanência de pessoas com deficiência visual, com baixa visão ou com cegueira, com suporte na utilização de tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TICs), da informática e da sua potencialização com os recursos de comunicação, como ferramentas de interação com ambientes normovisuais, na Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). Demonstra-se uma fundamentação teórica sobre a temática, por via dos seguintes tópicos: educação especial e educação inclusiva; tecnologias assistivas; deficiência visual; ordenamento jurídico; inclusão no ensino superior; uso das TICs; usabilidade e ergonomia; acessibilidade e inclusão; desenho universal; acessibilidade na Web; programas com sintetizadores de voz; construção de sites para todos; desenvolvimento para torná-los acessíveis aos deficientes visuais; e acessibilidade na Universidade Federal do Ceará. A metodologia utilizada foi exploratória e descritiva, com aplicação de instrumentos - questionários, entrevistas e testes com as pessoas com deficiência visual que constituem a comunidade universitária, seus servidores e alunos. O questionário foi enviado via internet, e a visita para a entrevista e os testes foi agendada através de email, telefonema ou pessoalmente. As respostas dos questionários para coleta de dados foram enviadas por email. A pesquisa foi realizada com oito pessoas, sendo um docente e sete alunos, cegos ou de baixa visão. O capítulo da Metodologia, além de se abordar a coleta, o tratamento e a técnica de análise dos dados, detalha a pesquisa. Os resultados tratam da trajetória de vida dos sujeitos da pesquisa e a percepção dessas pessoas em relação à acessibilidade na UFC. Realizaram-se, ainda, uma verificação dos objetivos específicos e análise dos resultados. Em seguida, foi disponibilizada uma lista de recomendações.
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Borges, Luciana Correia Lima de Faria. "PD4CAT: método de design participativo para desenvolvimento customizado de alta tecnologia assistiva". Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3141/tde-18032015-121646/.
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Tecnologias assistivas computacionais, ou Alta Tecnologia Assistiva (ATA) não podem prescindir de customização para atender efetivamente pessoas com deficiência nas atividades de vida diária e em terapia de reabilitação. Hoje, tais tecnologias são ofertadas de forma padronizada, cabendo aos terapeutas adaptarem-nas para que seus pacientes possam usá-las. O design participativo (DP), como metodologia de envolvimento ativo do usuário no processo de projeto, adequa-se bem à ideia de customização de ATAs, permitindo a participação ativa do usuário com deficiência como co-designer da sua solução. Apesar disso, são raros os estudos que apresentam recomendações para o DP incluindo esses usuários. Quando se considera métodos de DP para incluir pessoas com deficiência, independentemente da deficiência apresentada, nenhum trabalho de pesquisa foi localizado. Visando preencher essa lacuna, esta pesquisa tem o objetivo de propor o PD4CAT Participatory Design for Customized Assistive Technology, método que objetiva auxiliar equipes multidisciplinares a conceberem soluções computacionais customizadas utilizando o DP para o envolvimento ativo da equipe - que inclui a pessoa com deficiência, seus terapeutas e cuidadores - no ciclo de design e desenvolvimento. A metodologia adotada neste trabalho para obter a proposta do PD4CAT foi a pesquisa-ação, em dois ciclos que inseriram os pesquisadores em instituições de reabilitação. Neste processo, foram realizados dois estudos de caso de desenvolvimento de ATAs personalizadas para dois pacientes com paralisia cerebral, com deficiências motora e verbal, sendo um adulto de quarenta e seis anos (M) e, uma criança de quatro anos (MI). Resultaram deste processo as diretrizes que compõem o PD4CAT, bem como as soluções em TAs.Customization is essential for Computer Assistive Technologies, or High Assistive Technology (HAT), to effectively meet the needs of people with disabilities in their daily activities and in rehabilitation therapy. These technologies are currently provided in a standardized way, and therapists have to adapt them so that their patients can use them. Participatory design (PD), as a methodology that actively involves the user in the design process, is very adequate to customize HATs, allowing active participation by users with impairments as co-designers of their solutions. However, few are the studies presenting recommendations to PD including these users. No research work was spotted considering PD methods to include people with disabilities, independently of their impairment. Aiming to fill this gap, this research proposes PD4CAT Participatory Design for Customized Assistive Technology, a method to aid multidisciplinary teams to conceive customized computer solutions using PD for actively involving the team - which includes persons with impairments, their therapists and caretakers in the design and development cycle. The methodology adopted in this work for obtaining the PD4CAT proposal was the research-action, in two cycles that inserted the researchers in rehabilitation institutions. In the process, two case studies were conducted for developing customized HATs for two patients with cerebral palsy, with motor and verbal impairments, one being a forty-six-year old adult (M) and a four-year-old child (MI). This process resulted in the guidelines composing PD4CAT, as well as the AT solutions.
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Campese, Carina. "Cabine de aeronaves e tecnologia assistiva: contribuições de um estudo de prospecção". Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2014. https://repositorio.ufscar.br/handle/ufscar/3758.
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The demand for air travel has grown each year, both in Brazil and abroad. Researches also indicate an estimated worldwide increase in elderly and obese people. In regards to people with disabilities, studies show that approximately 15% of the world population has some kind of disability and only in Brazil it´s believed that this population represents 25%. There is a growing participation of people with disabilities and people with special needs (such as the elderly and obese) in society, including the use of air transport. These people take use of assistive equipment (assistive technology) in their daily lives, and how air passengers, they take these products on board. That´s the focus of this study: a study in assistive technology. Thus, the goal is to identify products of assistive technology and understand the trends in this field to support future discussions about the implications for aircraft cabin design. First, a literature review was performed in order to better understand assistive technology and universal design. Then, collecting data through research at fairs, internet, survey and interviews related to assistive technology companies was performed. Such procedures indicated what kind of assistive technology products are used and what the emerging products are. Data were collected and analyzed from a descriptive perspective. The conclusions of the study were then formulated. They indicate a large number of assistive technology products for people with physical and visual disabilities and a big trend in multifunctional and electronic products. Assistive technology products bring great impact to the current and future design of the passenger cabin.
A demanda pelo transporte aéreo vem crescendo a cada ano, tanto no Brasil quanto no exterior. Pesquisas também indicam uma estimativa de aumento mundial de pessoas idosas e de pessoas obesas. Em se tratando de pessoas com deficiência, estudos apontam que aproximadamente 15% da população mundial possuem algum tipo de deficiência e só no Brasil, acredita-se que esta faixa da população represente 24%. Há uma crescente participação de pessoas com deficiência e de pessoas com necessidade especial (como idosos e obesos) na sociedade, inclusive na utilização do transporte aéreo. Essas pessoas fazem uso de equipamentos de auxílio (tecnologia assistiva) em seu dia a dia, e como passageiros do transporte aéreo, levam esses produtos a bordo. É este o foco dessa dissertação: estudo em tecnologia assistiva. Desta forma, o objetivo é identificar produtos de tecnologia assistiva e compreender as tendências neste campo para fundamentar futuras discussões quanto às implicações para projeto de cabine de aeronaves. Primeiramente foi realizada uma revisão da literatura para maior compreensão de tecnologia assistiva, cabine e design universal. Em seguida, foi realizada a coleta de dados por meio de pesquisa em feiras, internet, survey e entrevistas com empresas ligadas à tecnologia assistiva. Tais procedimentos apontaram quais produtos de tecnologia assistiva são mais utilizados e quais são os produtos emergentes. Os dados foram coletados e analisados sob uma perspectiva descritiva. Foram elaboradas então as conclusões do trabalho, que indicam um grande número de produtos de tecnologia assistiva para pessoas com deficiência física e visual e uma grande tendência em produtos multifuncionais e eletrônicos. Os produtos de tecnologia assistiva trazem grande impacto ao design atual e futuro de cabine de passageiro.
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Garcia, Paulo de Figueiredo. "Aderência de crianças e adolescentes que vivem com deficiências físicas em relação a personagem virtual com deficiência física". Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6136/tde-04062014-133916/.
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Segundo dados oficiais, há no Brasil 45 milhões de pessoas com alguma deficiência, o que corresponde a 23,5 por cento da população, este número tem crescido devido a diversos fatores, entre eles ao aumento da morbidade que acarretam deficiências motoras e cognitivas. À luz deste quadro abordam-se as possibilidades de recursos e serviços desenvolvidos para proporcionar ou aumentar habilidades funcionais de indivíduos com deficiência, com o objetivo de promover a vida independente e a inclusão, definidos como Tecnologia Assistiva. Espera-se que estes novos aplicativos contribuam na desestigmatização da deficiência no âmbito da sociedade, contribuindo para que a coletividade perceba o deficiente em toda sua potencialidade. Objetivo: analisar a aderência de crianças e adolescentes com deficiências físicas em relação a personagem virtual com deficiência física. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal aninhado ao desenvolvimento e utilização de um aplicativo na forma de jogo eletrônico a ser instalado em plataforma IOS para telefones celulares. População: 29 crianças e adolescentes entre seis e dezoito anos de idade, cadeirantes devido a lesões dos sistemas músculo-esquelético, portadores da Distrofia Muscular de Duchenne (DMD), que possuam cognição para a compreensão e capacidade motora para a utilização do aplicativo, em seguimento no Ambulatório de Distrofia Muscular do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo. Coleta de dados: o aplicativo desenvolvido prevê a exposição aleatória de 3 avatares como personagens principais do jogo, sendo a disposição dos personagens em tela, personagem escolhido, tempo de decisão, número de escolhas e tempo de permanência no jogo automaticamente registrados pelo programa. Paralelamente às informações coletadas automaticamente, cada criança, junto ao cuidador responde a 2 formulários (antes e depois) com informações sócio-demográficas, clínicas e sobre suas impressões sobre o jogo. Análise dos dados: médias e medianas dos dados são apresentados em tabelas simples de frequência e analisados segundo técnicas estatísticas para dados contínuos e categóricos. O nível de significância alfa foi definido como <= 0,05 e o poder do teste em 20 por cento . Aspectos éticos: este projeto de pesquisa foi submetido e aprovado no Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo. Resultados: pelos achados da presente dissertação a escolha do avatar cadeirante é mais frequente que a dos demais avatares disponíveis para seleção, com 43,5 por cento das escolhas nos 269 processos de seleção analisados; é também o mais frequentemente escolhido quando analisado pelo critério de maior número de escolhas por participante (44,8 por cento das escolhas frente a 17,2 por cento do avatar motociclista e 13,8 por cento do avatar ciclista); e o com maior frequência de escolha quando os indivíduos participantes foram agrupados por condições sociais e demográficas. Conclusões: 1) existe aderência de crianças e adolescentes que vivem com deficiências físicas em relação ao personagem virtual com deficiência física; 2) indivíduos com deficiência física não rejeitam aplicativos computacionais onde esteja presente um personagem com deficiência física; 3) a opção do avatar cadeirante como personagem principal do aplicativo é superior a dos demais avatares; 4) a visão do avatar com deficiência física distancia-se de ser compreendida como elemento indutor de tristeza.According to official data, in Brazil 45 million people live with disabilities, which corresponds to 23.5 per cent of the population, this number has grown due to several factors, including the increased morbidity that cause motor and cognitive disabilities. This framework address the possibilities of resources and services designed to provide or enhance functional abilities of individuals with disabilities in order to promote independent living and inclusion, defined as Assistive Technology. Expected that new applications can contribute to the end of stigmatization of disability within society, contributing for the community perceives all potentials existing in people with disabilities. Objective: To analyze the adherence of children and adolescents with physical disabilities regarding to an avatar with physical disabilities. Method: it is a cross-sectional study with a development and use of an application f electronic game to be installed on iOS platform for mobile phones. Population: 29 children and adolescents between six and eighteen years old, wheelchair due the muscular systems injuries, patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), with cognition for understanding and motor ability to use the application, supported at Muscular Dystrophy Ambulatory of Hospital das Clinicas da Universidade de São Paulo. Data collection: the developed application provides random display of 3 avatars as main characters of the game, the chosen avatar, the decision time and the number of choices was automatically recorded. Before and after the game, each participant answer questions about socio-demographic, clinical, and game impressions. Data analysis: mean and median of the data are presented in simple frequency tables and analyzed using statistical techniques for continuous and categorical data. The level of significance was set at alpha <= 0.05 and power of the test by 20 per cent . Ethical considerations: This research project was approved in the School of Public Health, University of São Paulo Research Ethics Committee. Results: Of the findings of this dissertation, the choice of a wheelchair avatar was more frequent than the other avatars available for selection, with 43.5 per cent of 269 analyzed selection processes, it is also the most often chosen, when analyzed by the of most choices per participant (44.8 per cent compared with 17 per cent of the biker avatar and 13.8 per cent of cyclist avatar choices), and it\'s was more frequently choice, when participants were grouped by many social and demographic conditions. Conclusions: 1) there is adherence of children and adolescents living with disabilities regarding to an avatar with physical disabilities, 2) children and adolescents with physical disabilities do not reject computing applications where is present an avatar with physical disabilities., 3) The option for wheelchair avatar for main character of the application was bigger as the other avatars; 4) the vision of avatar with physical disabilities was not understood as an inductive of sadness element.
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