Assistive technology use in domestic activities by people who are blind.

ABSTRACT: People who are blind employ unique strategies when performing instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs), often relying on multiple sensory modalities and assistive technologies. While prior research has extensively explored adaptive strategies for outdoor activities like wayfinding and navigation, less emphasis has been placed on the information needs and problem-solving strategies for managing domestic activities. To address this gap, our study presents insights from 16 semi-structured interviews with individuals who are either legally or completely blind, highlighting both the current use and potential future applications of technologies for home-based iADLs. Our findings reveal several underexplored challenges, including the difficulty of locating misplaced objects, a structured p

SUBMITTER: Turkstra LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11876317 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature