Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 6 Issue 4
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Realistic expectations with brain computer interfaces
Maurice Mulvenna, Gaye Lightbody, Eileen Thomson, Paul McCullagh, Melanie Ware, Suzanne MartinThis paper describes the research underpinning the development and evaluation of a brain computer interface (BCI) system designed to be suitable for domestic use by people with…
“Black white zebra orange orange”: how children with autism make use of computer‐based voice output communication aids in their language and communication at school
Rebecca Checkley, Lisa Reidy, Sue Chantler, Nick Hodge, Katie HolmesThis naturalistic study adapted exploratory school practice in order to support empirically‐informed decision making in the provision of augmentative and alternative communication…
Usability and abandonment of assistive technology
Bodil RavnebergThe purpose of this paper is to focus upon some important prerequisites for a qualitative good life for people who are users of signalling devices, prerequisites that at the same…
Home modification guidelines as recommended by visually impaired people
Abbas Riazi, Mei Ying Boon, Catherine Bridge, Stephen J. DainThe purpose of this paper is to provide an evidence‐base for home modification guidelines for people with visual impairment due to age‐related macular degeneration (AMD), from the…
Using QR codes to aid accessibility in a museum
Annette Haworth, Peter WilliamsThis paper describes visitors' reactions to using an Apple iPad or smartphone to follow trails in a museum by scanning QR codes and draws conclusions on the potential for this…
Self‐care, plesio‐care, telecare and m‐care: a new assisted living model
Kevin Doughty, David Godfrey, Billy MulvihillThis paper critically reviews the motivations for introducing different connected healthcare to support Assisted Living in older and other vulnerable groups. The aim is to develop…