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Navigational aid use by individuals with visual impairments
Zeynep Başgöze1, Justin Gualtieri2, Madi T Sachs1
1School of Optometry & Vision Science Program, University of California, Berkeley, CA USA.
Journal on Technology and Persons with Disabilities : ... Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
|March 28, 2022
Summary
Navigational aids for visually impaired individuals often overlook indoor wayfinding. This study surveyed users to identify challenges and inform the development of better assistive technologies for navigation.
Area of Science:
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Rehabilitation Engineering
Background:
- Navigation relies on environmental cues, posing challenges for visually impaired individuals due to reliance on visual information.
- Advancements in mobile computing offer new possibilities for developing navigational aids.
- Effective computer-based navigational aids depend critically on information processing and presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the usefulness of existing navigational aids for individuals with impaired vision.
- To understand indoor wayfinding challenges and strategies employed by visually impaired individuals.
- To provide insights for designing improved navigational aids tailored to specific user needs.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a phone survey with individuals experiencing impaired vision.
- Assessed the utility of various low-tech and high-tech navigational aids.
- Collected data on indoor wayfinding targets and common navigation strategies.
Main Results:
- Indoor wayfinding is identified as an under-supported aspect of navigation for the visually impaired.
- Existing navigational aids do not fully address the complexities of indoor navigation.
- User feedback highlights specific targets and strategies crucial for indoor navigation.
Conclusions:
- Despite technological progress, indoor wayfinding remains a significant challenge for visually impaired individuals.
- There is a need for navigational aids specifically designed to support indoor navigation tasks.
- Research findings can guide the development of more effective and user-centered assistive technologies.
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