Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 9 Issue 2
Table of contents
Haptic-audio simulator for visually impaired indoor exploration
Catherine Todd, Swati Mallya, Sara Majeed, Jude Rojas, Katy NaylorVirtuNav is a haptic-, audio-enabled virtual reality simulator that facilitates persons with visual impairment to explore a 3D computer model of a real-life indoor location, such…
Scripting the active patient in online health communities
Femke D. Vennik, Samantha A. Adams, Kim Putters– The purpose of this paper is to improve the general operationalization of an “active patient,” by examining the specific activities and skills expected of active patients.
The development of safer walking technology: a review
Esmé Wood, Gillian Ward, John Woolham– The purpose of this paper is to gain a greater understanding of the development of safer walking technology for people with dementia through contemporary literature.
Innovative technologies for autism: critical reflections on digital bubbles
Sarah Parsons, Nicola Yuill, Mark Brosnan, Judith GoodThere is increasing interest from researchers, teachers and other professionals, individuals with autism, and families about the potential for innovative technologies to transform…