Perspectives From Canadian People With Visual Impairments in Everyday Environments Outside the Home: Qualitative Insights for Assistive Technology Development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the abundance of assistive devices available, the accomplishment of many everyday tasks remains complex for people with visual impairments. While several studies have been conducted to identify the obstacles encountered when moving around outdoors, current knowledge is less abundant when it comes to the difficulties encountered in complex, indoor environments.

Objective

This study aimed to identify the most important obstacles and facilitators encountered in everyday indoor travel environments outside the home for people with low vision and blindness.

Methods

Data were collected from 20 participants with varying levels of vision from several cities across Canada in 2 web-based focus groups in both English and French. Using open-ended questions, part

SUBMITTER: Puri PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature