scholarly journals Perancangan Lemari Buku Perpustakaan Bagi Penyandang Tunadaksa Dan Tunanetra

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Nofirza Nofirza ◽  
Keke Agnes Faulian ◽  
Misra Hartati ◽  
Ismu Kusumanto
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Kansei Engineering ◽  
Final Size ◽  
Design Specifications ◽  
Large Display ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Brown Color

Berdasarkan hasil data yang di peroleh dari SLB Negeri Pembina Pekanbaru jumlah penyandang tunadaksa dan tunanetra dari jenjang pendidikan sekolah dasar sampai sekolah menengah atas yaitu sebanyak 18 orang. Membaca merupakan salah satu sarana yang dapat dijadikan metode untuk mengasah kemandirian setiap penyandang disabilitas terutama penyanang tunadaksa dan tunanetra. Untuk itu sangat di perlukan sarana dan prasarana yang mendukung seerti lemari buku, buku bacaan, meja dan kursi. Namun, saat ini fasilitas yang tersedia belum memenuhi criteria yang sesuai dengan kondisi penyandang tunadaksa dan tunanetra sehingga perlu dilakukan kajian menggunakan Metode Kansei Engineering yang menterjemahkan perasaan pengguna ke dalam spesifikasi desain produk. Tujuan dilakukannya kajian ini untuk mempermudah penyandang tunadaksa dan tunanetra dalam menggunakan fasilitas perpustakaan terutama lemari. Hasil yang di peroleh dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk spesifikasi lemari tunadaksa adalah material triplek dengan warna coklat tua, bentuk lemari yang simple, dan di berikan diplay yang besar untuk memudahkan pemilihan buku dengan ukuran yang di gunakan adalah tinggi duduk 47 cm, tinggi mata duduk 36 cm, dan tinggi kursi roda yaitu 37 cm dengan ukuran akhir produk yaitu tinggi meja 67 cm dengan sisi lemari 48 cm. Sedangkan spesifikasi akhir lemari buku tunanetra adalah material triplek dengan warna coklat tua, bentuk lemari yang simple, dan di berikan diplay berupa huruf Braille dengan ukuran tinggi lemari yaitu 117 cm. Based on the results of data obtained from the Pembina Pekanbaru SLB, the number of phisical disability and visually impaired connections from the level of primary to high school education is 18 people. Reading is one of the tools that can make a method to hone the independence of each disability, especially for the phisical disability and visually impaired. For this reason, there is a great need for support and infrastructure that supports such as book cabinets, reading books, tables and chairs. However, at present the available facilities do not meet the criteria that are in accordance with the requirements of the disabled and the blind need to be assessed using the Kansei Engineering Method which translates the user's feelings into product design specifications. The purpose of this discussion is to allow phisical disability and visually impaired people to use special library facilities for cabinets. The results obtained from this study are for the specifications of the quadrilateral cupboard are plywood material with dark brown color, a simple cupboard shape, and a large display is provided to facilitate the selection of books with a size that is 47 cm high, 36 cm high, and wheelchair height is 37 cm with the final size of the product, which is a table height of 67 cm with a side cabinet of 48 cm. While the final specifications of the blind bookshelf are plywood material with dark brown color, a simple cupboard shape, and played in the form of Braille letters with a cupboard height of 117 cm

Ensuring accessibility of electronic information resources for visually impaired people

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 368-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanus Andreas Kleynhans ◽  
Ina Fourie
Keyword(s):  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Partially Sighted ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The paper addresses the importance of clarifying terminology such as visually impaired and related terms before embarking on accessibility studies of electronic information resources in library contexts. Apart from briefly defining accessibility, the paper attempts to address the lack of in-depth definitions of terms such as visually impaired, blind, partially sighted, etc. that has been noted in the literature indexed by two major Library and Information Science (LIS) databases. The purpose of this paper is to offer a basis for selecting participants in studies of accessibility of electronic information resources in library contexts and to put discussions of such studies in context. Design/methodology/approach – Clarification of concepts concerning visual impairment following a literature survey based on searching two major databases in LIS. To put the discussion in context accessibility is also briefly defined. Findings – Although visually impaired and a variety of related terms such as blind, partially sighted, visually disabled, etc. are used in the LIS literature, hardly any attempt is made to define these terms in depth. This can be a serious limitation in web and electronic accessibility evaluations and the selection of participants. Practical implications – Clearly distinguishing between categories of visually impaired people and the ability of sight of participants is important when selecting participants for studies on accessibility for visually impaired people, e.g. the accessibility evaluation of web sites, digital libraries and other electronic information resources. Originality/value – The paper can make a contribution to the clarification of terminology essential for the selection of participants in accessibility studies, as well as enriching the literature on accessibility for visually impaired people in the context of LIS.

scholarly journals Criterias for the selection of rabbits suitable for animal-assisted work with the visually impaired (preliminary study)

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-15
Author(s):  
Réka Iváncsik ◽  
Marcell Molnár
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Random Order ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Selection Of

Animal assisted interventions in everyday life can help reduce stress and make life of the visually impaired more complete. For this, not only dogs are available, but also other animal species. We chose the dwarf rabbit for this purpose. The dwarf rabbit is a popular pet, soft, confidential, hands-on; can be taught basic rules, and its care needs are easier to meet for a visually impaired than a dog's. The objective of our research was to develop and test a set of criteria for the selection of rabbits suitable for the visually impaired, furthermore, to determine whether a person with sight is able to select rabbits for the visually impaired, or whether there are large differences in their assessment? In the course of research, we developed a 14-point criteria that included confidential questions, pleasant experience questions and questions about the stress of rabbits. The scoring scale ranged from 1 to 5, with the highest point marking the most suitable rabbit. The rabbits in the study were of 6 to 12 months of age, tamed for four generations, of different sizes, hair lengths and colours. The study included 12 special education undergraduate students and one person with visual impairment. The participants worked in pairs, first blindfolded and then with sight of the rabbits. The rabbits were assigned in random order, so students didn't know what number of point the rabbits had previously received. The eye-binding of the students did not affect the scoring, but the visually impaired subject gave the rabbits an average of 0.1 points higher. Because the scores for each student were high, we did not get a significant result. We looked at who at what chance could have given each points. It turned out that the visually impaired gave 5 points - 10% of the time more often - and gave 3 points - 3% - than the undergrad students. We looked at which of the 14 aspects had greater differences in their perception: there were differences, but they were not significant. Comparing the rabbits, we received a significant difference, based on which this criteria system may be useable for the selection of rabbits suitable for visually impaired, as significant differences were discovered between rabbits. People with sight can also use the test, but they slightly more rigorously. It is recommended to conduct further studies involving several visually impaired people.

Official and unofficial employment of visually impaired people (on the example of Khabarovsk)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Anton Aleksandrovich Trinadtsatko
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
The Disabled

The object of this research is visually impaired people as an invariant of disabled people of discredited stigmatype. The subject of this research is the employment of visually impaired people of working age, members of the Khabarovsk local organization of All-Russia Association of the Blind (VOS). The goal of this work is determine the level of official and unofficial employment of visually impaired people and the factors affecting it. The author notes that despite positive changes taking place in the Institution of employment assistance for people with disabilities, the representatives of nosology of the disabled people with discredited stigmatype are still being discriminated in the job market, finding jobs in their close social circle or working in places that are not adjusted to their needs. It is established that visually impaired people are actively engaged into the sphere of social and labor relations, the great majority of them have work experience in the status of a visually impaired person in jobs that are not adjusted to their specificities. People with disabilities more often are employed officially. Social and labor integration of people with health limitations first and foremost depends on their level of education, qualifications and work experience, as well as on the age of being registered as a disabled person. The key motive for employment is the need for broadening social interactions. The novelty of this work consist in revealing the structure of official and unofficial employment of visually impaired people in accordance with disability groups, age, level of education, and other characteristics, as well as in outlining the factors, conditions, and motives that affect the their employment status, and obstacles for their promotion. The scientific relevance of the acquired results consists in expansion and specification of a range of issues that require closer joint attention of the members of the project, academic, and practice-oriented communities, as well as in highlighting the key aspects of employment assistance for people with disabilities of discredited stigmatype.

scholarly journals Accessibility analysis for the visually impaired using LazarilloApp

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Luiz Fernando Delboni Lomba ◽  
Josivaldo Godoy da Silva ◽  
Andréia Insabralde de Queiroz Cardoso ◽  
Aislan Vieira de Melo ◽  
Alline Lam Orué ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Mobility Studies ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Physical Spaces

Visual impairment causes limitations, including mobility. Studies show that there are about 1.3 billion people in the world with some type of visual impairment. Another important factor refers to the need to include these visually impaired people in schools and universities, for autonomy, learning and personal development. Public policies seek to implement measures that ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities, in order to ensure the use of environments in an equal manner. However, these measures are not implemented due to several factors, such as the lack of knowledge of professionals and the lack of financial and technological resources. This research project aimed to evaluate the use of LazarilloApp, a georeferencing application that helps the mobility of people with visual impairment. The tests were conducted at a university in Brazil. Although it has many features and potential, the application was partially effective and efficient, since in only one of the four routes drawn by it the user arrived at the destination. The accessibility problems identified reinforce the need to enable access through structural changes in physical spaces. The results indicate the need to foster the improvement of the functionalities of LazarilloApp and other mobile applications of free access, for the disabled.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Needs of the Visually Impaired in the Social Rehabilitation Services and Technical Means of Rehabilitation According to the Medical and Sociological Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-414
Author(s):  
M. A. Sevastianov ◽  
I. A. Bozhkov ◽  
V. S. Luchkevich ◽  
L. A. Кarasaeva ◽  
O. S. Molchanova
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Social Rehabilitation ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
The Disabled

Purpose: to conduct an analysis of the needs for social rehabilitation services and technical means of rehabilitation for visually impaired people in St. Petersburg. Materials and methods. A medical-sociological study was carried out on a specially developed questionnaire, which makes it possible to analyze the needs of the visually impaired in socio-rehabilitation activities and technical means of rehabilitation. Also, the official state statistical reporting data were used: «forms 7-sobes» for 2015–2016. The study included 250 people. at the age of 18–80 years, who had a disability in sight. Results. The overwhelming majority of visually impaired people (98.4 %) have disabilities of groups I and II. The proportion of disabled people in group II is the highest and amounts to 62.2 %, the proportion of disabled people in group III is the lowest — 1.6 %. Among the total number of employees, the greatest share was occupied by the disabled of the I group (41.7 %), more than half of whom (54.9 %) had no professional education. The majority of visually impaired people (62.8 %) preferred to receive social and rehabilitation services in a center specialized in the Center for Medical and Social Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired in St. Petersburg. The need for sanatorium treatment for disabled people was significant — 73.2 %, but it was satisfied in 7.2 %. It is established that the real needs of the visually impaired in various types of technical means of rehabilitation are much greater than those suggested in the «Federal List of Rehabilitation Measures, Technical Remedies and Services Provided to the Disabled». In St. Petersburg, about 50.0 % of the visually impaired need high-tech rehabilitation equipment, for example, in a mobile phone, computer or laptop, etc. But due to their absence in the federal and regional lists, they are forced to purchase at their own expense. The conclusion. It is advisable to provide social and rehabilitation services for visually impaired people on the basis of specialized centers (departments) that have a more diverse set of services for the most complete satisfaction of their needs. The needs for sanatorium treatment are minimally satisfied, which makes it necessary to improve the system of organization of sanatorium-and-spa treatment. For the visually impaired, the need for technical means of rehabilitation is satisfied at 75.0 %, which is the basis for considering the issue of expanding the range of the Federal List.

scholarly journals A Robotic Guide for Blind People Part 2: Gender and National Analysis of a Multi-National Survey and the Application of the Survey Results and the Cat Model to Framing Robot Design Specifications

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion A. Hersh ◽  
Michael A. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Design Specifications ◽  
Blind And Visually Impaired ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Uk ◽  
National Analysis ◽  
Cat Model

This paper presents a gender and country-based analysis of the results of a multi-national survey questionnaire on the attitudes, requirements and preferences of blind and visually impaired people for a robotic guide. This is introduced by a brief summary of the findings of the survey introduced and reported in Part 1 and a brief overview of some of the technologies that are currently used in the construction of mobile robotic guides. An analysis of the gender dimension revealed very few differences in preferences or requirements between male and female respondents. There was also considerable commonality of preferences and requirements across the four countries, France, Italy, Spain and the UK, for which the comparative analysis was carried out. This implies that, at least initially, one robotic guide can be developed to be used in a number of different countries and by both women and men. The survey results were then applied to develop design specifications for a mobile robotic guide for blind and visually impaired people. The framework of the Comprehensive Assistive Technology (CAT) model developed by the authors was used to organise the information and structure the development of the design specifications. Further work will involve the construction of design mock-ups to implement the design specifications and their investigation with end-users to choose a design for further development.

IoT Solution for Enhancing the Quality of Life of Visually Impaired People

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Siddesh G. M. ◽  
K. G. Srinivasa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Sight Loss ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Android Applications ◽  
Impaired Quality

One of the treading technologies in the field of data processing and communication is internet of things. To make life a lot easier for the disabled and visually impaired people, IoT can offer assistance and support in various ways. Visually impaired (VI) is a term used to describe any kind of sight loss; some people are completely blind, but many others have legal blindness. The proposed system visually impaired-quality of life (VI-QOL) consists of Arduino UNO, ultrasonic sensors, proximity sensors, and some of the IoT components along with smartphone. Using these components, the author's research goal is to improve the mobility of VI people in a wider range of travel activities. The proposed VI-QOL framework tested all the consequences of IoT components and the Android applications. Total transaction time for navigation system of the proposed solution is measured with and without any load in the application, which proves the efficiency of the proposed work. The throughput of the proposed solution is proved to be high.

Application of IoT Based Stick for Visually Impaired People in CVIS System

CICTP 2020 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Muhammad ◽  
Qizhou Hu ◽  
Muhammad Tayyab ◽  
Yikai Wu ◽  
Muhammad Ahtsham
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People

Widening the horizons: Information space of the library for the blind as the resource to improve quality of life of visually impaired people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Novikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Advanced Training ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Special Library

The special library acts as the cultural and educational center for visually impaired people, and as the center for continuing education. The multifunctional performance of the library is substantiated. The joint projects accomplished in cooperation with theatres and museums and aimed at integrating the visually impaired people into the society are described. Advanced training projects for the library professionals accomplished in 2018 are discussed.

Touching Blind Bodies: A Critical Inquiry into Pedagogical and Cultural Constructions of Visual Disability in the Nineteenth Century

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Tilley ◽  
Jan Eric Olsén
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Embodied Experience ◽  
Visual Disability ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Educational Challenges ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
The Senses ◽  
Cultural Constructions

Changing ideas on the nature of and relationship between the senses in nineteenth-century Europe constructed blindness as a disability in often complex ways. The loss or absence of sight was disabling in this period, given vision’s celebrated status, and visually impaired people faced particular social and educational challenges as well as cultural stereotyping as poor, pitiable and intellectually impaired. However, the experience of blind people also came to challenge received ideas that the visual was the privileged mode of accessing information about the world, and contributed to an increasingly complex understanding of the tactile sense. In this chapter, we consider how changing theories of the senses helped shape competing narratives of identity for visually impaired people in the nineteenth century, opening up new possibilities for the embodied experience of blind people by impressing their sensory ability, rather than lack thereof. We focus on a theme that held particular social and cultural interest in nineteenth-century accounts of blindness: travel and geography.

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