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Roni Barak Ventura1, Giles Hamilton-Fletcher2, John-Ross Rizzo2,3,4,5
1School of Applied Engineering and Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States.
Abstract:
Assistive technologies can enhance safety, independence, and quality of life for people with blindness and low vision. Despite their benefits, abandonment of these technologies remains widespread, and recent research on this issue is limited. In this Perspective article, we draw on both professional experiences and relevant scientific literature to examine adoption and abandonment in the context of new artificial intelligence-powered applications. We highlight risks arising from misaligned design, inconsistent industry support, and inadequate user training. We synthesize existing knowledge on factors that influence abandonment and propose three priorities to realign assistive technology development: participatory and transdisciplinary research, integrated technology ecosystems, and socially supported engagement. Taken collectively, these priorities ensure that emerging assistive technologies better align with the needs of people with blindness and low vision, promoting lasting adoption rather than abandonment.
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