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Development of an Audio-based Virtual Gaming Environment to Assist with Navigation Skills in the Blind

Development of an Audio-based Virtual Gaming Environment to Assist with Navigation Skills in the Blind

Published on: March 27, 2013

[Technological development for improving long-distance communication between handicapped people].

Cesar A Hernández-Suarez¹, Luis A Jiménez-Hernández

¹Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia. LcTsubasa@Gmail.com

Revista De Salud Publica (Bogota, Colombia)

|March 27, 2010

Summary

A new communication device was developed to enhance communication skills for individuals with disabilities, promoting social inclusion and meeting basic human needs. This adaptive technology supports users with motor, visual, or hearing impairments.

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Area of Science:

Assistive Technology
Human-Computer Interaction
Disability Studies

Context:

Communication barriers faced by individuals with disabilities hinder social inclusion.
Existing communication aids often lack adaptability and accessible interfaces.
There is a need for smart, adaptive communication systems to support diverse user needs.

Purpose:

To develop a communication device that promotes appropriate communication skills.
To enhance social inclusion for people with disabilities through accessible technology.
To create a smart, adaptive encoding/decoding system for communication.

Summary:

A three-stage research process (exploratory, descriptive, quasi-experimental) led to the development of a technological product.

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Development of an Audio-based Virtual Gaming Environment to Assist with Navigation Skills in the Blind

Development of an Audio-based Virtual Gaming Environment to Assist with Navigation Skills in the Blind

Published on: March 27, 2013

The device was validated with individuals experiencing various disabilities, including motor impairments, blindness, and deafness.

The system features accessible interfaces and an adaptive encoding/decoding mechanism.

Impact:

The SCDA prototype facilitates the development of communication skills in individuals with motor, visual, and hearing impairments.
The device supports the fulfillment of basic human needs by enabling effective communication.
This technology promotes the fundamental right to communicate for all individuals, irrespective of their condition.