Accessibility Retrofit of a Shared Automated Vehicle: Challenges and Lessons Learned

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 385-389
Author(s):  
Kamolnat Tabattanon ◽  
Clive D’Souza
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Independent Mobility ◽  
Technological Systems ◽  
Automated Vehicles ◽  
Automated Vehicle ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Physical Accessibility

Driverless shared automated vehicles (SAVs) have the potential to substantially improve independent mobility for the growing number of older adults and people with disabilities who are unable or ineligible to drive. However, early designs and deployments of SAVs have lacked accommodations for people with disabilities. This article describes a case study where post-production modifications were performed on a commercial electric SAV in an attempt to comply with US accessibility guidelines for conventional vehicles. Findings emphasize the key human factors considerations for physical accessibility and some lessons learned in order to inform the broader conversation about the accessible design of emerging SAVs. The case study highlights the need for considering accessibility and usability early in the design of complex technological systems such as automated vehicles.

Practical Lessons Learned from Baltimore’s B’FRIEND Initiative

2019 ◽  
pp. 219-228
Author(s):  
Darcy F. Phelan-Emrick ◽  
Michael Fried ◽  
Heang Tan ◽  
Molly Martin ◽  
Leana S. Wen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Baltimore City

This chapter presents a case study from the Baltimore City Health Department called the Baltimore Falls Reduction Initiative Engaging Neighborhoods and Data (B'FRIEND). The initiative aimed at improving the issue of falls among older adults (65 years and over). B'FRIEND seeks to reduce falls-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations among older adults in Baltimore City. It does this by implementing a falls surveillance system with data from the state's health information exchange (HIE) and then using those data to target interventions. The chapter looks at how this initiative came about, the key groups involved, and the lessons learned.

scholarly journals Accessible Design of Low-Speed Automated Shuttles: A Brief Review of Lessons Learned from Public Transit

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 526-530
Author(s):  
Kamolnat Tabattanon ◽  
Nicholas Sandhu ◽  
Clive D’Souza
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Vehicle Interior ◽  
Low Speed ◽  
Transportation Accessibility ◽  
Minimum Requirements

Low-speed, driverless automated shuttles have the potential to significantly improve community mobility for older adults and people with disabilities who are otherwise unable or ineligible to drive. However, accessibility and inclusive design of these shuttles to accommodate the spectrum of human abilities and impairments is impeded by the lack of accessible design regulations, standards, and information tools specific to automated vehicles. In light of the scarce accessibility research on automated shuttles, a literature review on public transit was performed. A total of 66 documents were identified addressing components of the public transit travel chain involving older adults and people with disabilities. This paper reviewed 11 of the documents pertaining to onboard circulation. Findings highlight the importance of vehicle interior design on accessibility and usability for people with impairments, the inadequacy of existing accessibility standards when designing beyond minimum requirements, and a lack of evidence-based design tools and information to support designing for accessibility. An interactive web-based repository for transportation accessibility research is introduced to inform the accessible design of LSAS, along with directions for future research.

scholarly journals A Case Study: Growing Community Partnerships with a Service-Learning Intergenerational Computing Course

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean F Coppola ◽  
Sharon Stahl Wexler ◽  
Lin J. Drury ◽  
Janna C. Heyman ◽  
Barbara A. Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Technology Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Positive Perspective ◽  
Significant Change

This article presents an interdisciplinary and intergenerational technology research project. Uniquely trained undergraduates enrolled in an Intergenerational Computing service-learning class instruct older adults in geriatric facilities. Geriatric facilities have few staff to work with older adults for technology activities. This model is based on mutually beneficial partnerships.  Information on best practices, research instruments, classroom exercises, and lessons learned is presented for replication into the reader’s agency and discipline. A statistically significant change in students’ attitude and advocacy toward older adults was found, as well as a more positive perspective and awareness of careers in the field of aging.

Eliminating Invisible Barriers: Health Web Site Accessibility

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-86
Author(s):  
Christine Rzepka
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Web Site ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Simple Evaluation ◽  
The Web

One of the top reasons given for use of the internet is the ability to search for health information. However, much of the planning for web-based health information often fails to consider accessibility issues. If health care organizations and community agencies’ web sites have the latest, most wellresearched information on the health topics of the day, it is useless to those who cannot access it because of invisible technological barriers. Many flashy, high-tech sites were designed only to appeal to the needs of the mainstream population, with no consideration given to how people with disabilities must adapt their use of the web in order to access information. This article addresses issues of access specific to web site development, and will explore barriers to accessibility frequently experienced by web users with disabilities, requirements for ADA compliance, and how people with disabilities use the web. Web site accessibility guidelines, as well as simple evaluation tools, will be discussed. A thorough review of the article will enable even the least tech-savvy of health educators to enhance their skills in planning and evaluating web sites to promote access for people with disabilities.

Faculty Development: A Stage Model Matched to Blended Learning Maturation

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Fetters ◽  
Tova Garcia Duby
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Development ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Curriculum Innovation ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Faculty development programs are critical to the implementation and support of curriculum innovation. In this case study, the authors present lessons learned from ten years of experience in faculty development programs created to support innovation in technology enhanced learning. Stages of curriculum innovation are matched to stages of faculty development, and important lessons for success as well as current challenges are delineated and discussed.

Evaluasi Aksesibilitas Learning Object Berdasarkan Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Herru Darmadi ◽  
Yan Fi ◽  
Hady Pranoto
Keyword(s):  
Learning Objects ◽  
Authoring Tool ◽  
Learning Object ◽  
Web Content ◽  
Web Browser ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Index Terms ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Content Accessibility

Learning Object (LO) is a representation of interactive content that are used to enrich e-learning activities. The goals of this case study were to evaluate accessibility and compatibility factors from learning objects that were produced by using BINUS E-learning Authoring Tool. Data were compiled by using experiment to 30 learning objects by using stratified random sampling from seven faculties in undergraduate program. Data were analyzed using accessibility and compatibility tests based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level A. Results of the analysis for accessibility and compatibility tests of Learning Objects was 90% better than average. The result shows that learning objects is fully compatible with major web browser. This paper also presents five accessibility problems found during the test and provide recommendation to overcome the related problems. It can be concluded that the learning objects that were produced using BINUS E-learning Authoring Tool have a high compatibility, with minor accessibility problems. Learning objects with a good accessibility and compatibility will be beneficial to all learner with or without disabilities during their learning process. Index Terms—accessibility, compatibility, HTML, learning object, WCAG2.0, web

Radical Subject Acceleration for Gifted Students: One School's Response

2019 ◽  
pp. 29-46
Author(s):  
Kaye Chalwell ◽  
Therese Cumming
Keyword(s):  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Gifted Student ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Mathematically Gifted ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Insight Into

Radical subject acceleration, or moving students through a subject area faster than is typical, including skipping grades, is a widely accepted approach to support students who are gifted and talented. This is done in order to match the student’s cognitive level and learning needs. This case study explored radical subject acceleration for gifted students by focusing on one school’s response to the learning needs of a ten year old mathematically gifted student. It provides insight into the challenges, accommodations and approach to radical subject acceleration in an Australian school. It explored the processes and decisions made to ensure that a gifted student’s learning needs were met and identified salient issues for radical subject acceleration. Lessons learned from this case study may be helpful for schools considering radical acceleration.

scholarly journals Assessment of health/functioning of older adults who consume psychoactive substances

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 942-950
Author(s):  
Vania Dias Cruz ◽  
Silvana Sidney Costa Santos ◽  
Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem ◽  
Bárbara Tarouco da Silva ◽  
Celmira Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Health Functioning ◽  
Final Consideration ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the health/functioning of the older adult who consumes psychoactive substances through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, considering the theory of complexity. Method: Qualitative case study, with 11 older adults, held between December 2015 and February 2016 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, using interviews, documents and non-systematic observation. It was approved by the ethics committee. The analysis followed the propositions of the case study, using the complexity of Morin as theoretical basis. Results: We identified older adults who consider themselves healthy and show alterations - the alterations can be exacerbated by the use of psychoactive substances - of health/functioning expected according to the natural course of aging such as: systemic arterial hypertension; depressive symptoms; dizziness; tinnitus; harmed sleep/rest; and inadequate food and water consumption. Final consideration: The assessment of health/functioning of older adults who use psychoactive substances, guided by complex thinking, exceeds the accuracy limits to risk the understanding of the phenomena in its complexity.

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