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Dahlia Kairy1,2, Mir Abolfazl Mostafavi3,4, Catherine Blanchette-Dallaire5
1School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3N 1X7, Canada.
Summary
The OnRoule mobile app is user-friendly and provides relevant accessibility information, potentially enhancing social participation for individuals with disabilities. Improvements in clarity and information organization are recommended for optimal usability.
Area of Science:
- Assistive technology
- Disability studies
- Human-computer interaction
Background:
- Social participation is crucial for health, but mobility limitations can hinder it.
- Information and communication technologies (ICTs) show promise in promoting social inclusion.
- The OnRoule mobile application (app) is designed to support social participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate user perceptions of the OnRoule app's usability and content.
- To assess the app's effectiveness in providing accessibility information.
- To determine the app's potential for optimizing social participation among users with disabilities.
Main Methods:
- A user-centered design study was conducted.
- 18 individuals with physical disabilities participated.
- Semi-structured interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- The OnRoule app was perceived as user-friendly with relevant information.
- Users reported positive experiences in finding information.
- Key themes included user-friendliness, information balance, and potential app utility.
Conclusions:
- The OnRoule app demonstrates potential for enhancing social participation by simplifying resource discovery.
- Improvements are needed in information clarity, organization, and feature optimization.
- The app can foster a sense of community and connectedness among users with disabilities.
