Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment
Purpose The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of
two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses …
two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses …
Assistive Technologies for Students with Dyslexia: A Systematic Literature Review
C Smith, MJ Hattingh - … and Learning: Third International Conference, ICITL …, 2020 - Springer
The goal of this research review is to identify assistive technologies available to support
students with dyslexia. The study reports on how accessible these technologies are, as well …
students with dyslexia. The study reports on how accessible these technologies are, as well …
Understanding adherence to assistive devices among older adults: a conceptual review
Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify and examine how existing literature has
conceptualized adherence to assistive devices (ADs) among older adults. Methods: English …
conceptualized adherence to assistive devices (ADs) among older adults. Methods: English …
Bridging gaps in the design and implementation of socially assistive technologies for dementia care: the role of occupational therapy
Dementia is a global health challenge, and people living with dementia (PLWD) are
especially susceptible to reduced engagement in meaningful occupations, including social …
especially susceptible to reduced engagement in meaningful occupations, including social …
Designing retail spaces for inclusion
K Edwards, MS Rosenbaum, D Brosdahl… - Journal of Retailing and …, 2018 - Elsevier
This article delineates the existence of consumer groups with vulnerabilities, discusses the
lack of attention paid to the topic of vulnerable consumers, and calls for both retailing …
lack of attention paid to the topic of vulnerable consumers, and calls for both retailing …
From patient to maker-a workflow including people with cerebral palsy in co-creating assistive devices using 3D printing technologies
Purpose Digital fabrication, like 3D printing, is a new opportunity for rehabilitation
professionals to produce customized assistive devices. It allows for empowerment and …
professionals to produce customized assistive devices. It allows for empowerment and …
From patient to maker-a case study of co-designing an assistive device using 3D printing
R Thorsen, F Bortot, A Caracciolo - Assistive technology, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Commercially available assistive devices (AD) may not always match the individual needs of
the patient. Sometimes substantial customizations or a new design is needed. New ideas …
the patient. Sometimes substantial customizations or a new design is needed. New ideas …
A heuristic approach to overcome architectural barriers using a robotic wheelchair
The Mobility Enhancement roBotic (MEBot) wheelchair was developed to improve the safety
and accessibility of wheelchair users when facing architectural barriers. MEBot uses …
and accessibility of wheelchair users when facing architectural barriers. MEBot uses …
Social Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disability and on the Autism Spectrum through Assistive Technologies: Current Needs and Future Priorities
C Sousa, P Tsvetkova, P Pérez-Fuster… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Context Contemporary technologies, such as mainstream and specialised Assistive
Technologies (ATs), are seen as effective. However, there is a noticeable gap between …
Technologies (ATs), are seen as effective. However, there is a noticeable gap between …
Adaptive Soft Switches: Co-Designing Fabric Adaptive Switches with Occupational Therapists for Children and Adolescents with Acquired Brain Injury
KA Cochrane, C Nguyen, Y Cao, NME Roestel… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Acquired brain injuries have many complexities, largely affecting motor and cognitive
functioning. Occupational therapists often use switches attached to electronics that activate …
functioning. Occupational therapists often use switches attached to electronics that activate …