Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 3 Issue 2

Editorial

David Brown

Effect of playing computer games on decision making in people with intellectual disabilities

P Standen, F Rees, D Brown

People with intellectual disabilities have difficulty making decisions and this may hinder their independence and inclusion in society. Interactive computer software may give them…

Game On: accessible serious games for offenders and those at risk of offending

David Brown, Nicholas Shopland, Steven Battersby, Alex Tully, Steven Richardson

The aim of the Game On project is to adapt and create highly engaging and motivating serious games to teach employment skills to prisoners, ex‐offenders and those at risk of…

An interface to virtual environments for people who are blind using Wii technology ‐ mental models and navigation

Lindsay Evett, Steven Battersby, Allan Ridley, David Brown

Accessible games, both for serious and for entertainment purposes, would allow inclusion and participation for those with disabilities. Research into the development of accessible…

The reality of homes fit for heroes: design challenges for rehabilitation technology at home

Lesley Axelrod, Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Jane Burridge, Sue Mawson, Penny Smith, Tom Rodden, Ian Ricketts

It is widely accepted that rigorous rehabilitation exercises after a stroke can help restore some functionality. However for many patients, this means exercises at home with…

The internet: a comfortable communication medium for people with Asperger syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA)?

Penny Benford, P Standen

This study builds on previous survey research by the investigators (Benford, 2008), as well as anecdotal reports, which imply that, despite having social interaction and…

Safe walking technologies for people with mild to moderate cognitive impairments

Kevin Doughty, Barbara Dunk

There are many new devices and systems now available to help manage the risk of an individual becoming lost or disoriented when out walking, especially at night. Many use radio…

The role of reminder aids and systems to support independence in people with memory problems

Jan Costa, Kevin Doughty

The use of four different types of electronic assistive devices and systems to provide reminder prompts and/or messages to support independence has been considered with respect to…