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2014 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel
Case Study: Using Assistive Technology to Cope with Unexpected Blindness
verfasst von : Neeraj Sachdeva
Erschienen in: Safe and Secure Cities
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
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Some people are born with no vision, whereas some lose their vision later in life. It is important to understand the role of assistive technology in improving the quality of life of these people. Since people who lose vision later in life have altered & diminished perception of the environment around them, their attitude towards assistive technology can be different to those that have been blind since birth. This paper aims to understand perspectives of someone who lost his vision later in life. Using insights drawn from interviews and case study of one blind user, this paper discusses and explains his use of assistive technology to cope with unexpected blindness.
Results indicate that adopting new technology to overcome challenges is not easy. However, through willingness and proper direction, it can be accomplished. Results provide ideas that could improve social rehabilitation for people that have faced unexpected loss in vision.