BACKGROUND In 2004, Uslan and colleagues determined that insulin pumps (IPs) on the market were largely inaccessible to blind and visually impaired persons. The objective of this study is to determine if accessibility status changed in the ensuing 4 years. METHODS Five IPs on the market in 2008 were acquired and analyzed for key accessibility traits such as speech and other audio output, tact...

In recent years there has been an increase in the number of people requiring rehabilitation services. The genesis of rehabilitation services has been, in part, a response to the recognition that increasing the quality of life and independence of individuals following trauma, disease or enduring chronic pathology benefits society as a whole, as well as the individual. Human beings also have psyc...

SLB Negeri 1 Denpasar is one of the knowledge forums for children with special needs, them visually impaired, to be able study, and develop their talents in art, especially music. This research focuses on process role provided through ensemble music combo band visual impairments.
 uses a descriptive qualitative approach 3 (three) aspects discussion that are methods stages playing music, im...

There are several assistive devices for personal mobility of visually impaired person around crossings. To safely access the crossing, it is very important to maintain continuity between Tactile Walking Surface Indicators and audible traffic signals. This study evaluates the continuity among devices around crossings.

The article deals with the assistive technologies that can be used by visually-impaired students to master Business English. research aimed at developing a special academic course would allow visually-challenged interact their groupmates during distance learning. author developed an audio book called English: Audio Materials for Visually-Impaired Students and based new on existing technologies....

Blindness or low vision affects more than 3 million Americans 40 years and older, and this number is projected to reach 5.5 million by 2020. In addition to treating a patient's vision loss and comorbid medical issues, physicians must be aware of the physical limitations and social issues associated with vision loss to optimize health and independent living for the visually impaired patient. In ...