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Assistive technologies and aging in place for people with dementia and disabilities: a proof-of-concept study with in-home passive remote monitoring with interactive communication functions

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2023
Purpose Can assistive technologies (ATs) support aging in place for people with dementia and disability? In seeking to go beyond the persistent institutional care delivery paradigm, this proof-of-concept study tested the feasibility of home care delivery
K. Obayashi, N. Kodate, Y. Ishii, S. Masuyama   +3 more
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Instructional Strategies for People With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities

Assistive Technologies for Assessment and Recovery of Neurological Impairments, 2022
Educating people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD)creates a number of challenges. One general challenge relates to identifying and successfully implementing instructional programs for developing and enhancing the person's ...
Laura Roche, J. Sigafoos
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Low-Cost Eye Gesture Communication System for People with Motor Disabilities

International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 2019
In today’s world, the use of electronic interfaces is a daily occurrence that majority of people has taken for granted. People that suffer from motor disabilities are unable to access these simple interfaces due to their inability to direct their body ...
M. Chew, Kurt Penver
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Improving Communication for People with Speech Disabilities: Exploring Context-Aware Recommendation Systems in Assistive Technology

International Conference on Evolutionary Computation
Assistive technology is essential in reducing challenges for individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and participation in daily life.
S. B. Evangeline, A. D. Moorthy
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Study on How Seniors and People with Disabilities are Adapting to New Technology

2020 IEEE International IOT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference (IEMTRONICS), 2020
When closely examining data of technology users, there is an apparent and interesting shift in two specific groups—the elderly and disabled. This paper investigates the potential reasons for the data trends found in these two groups.
Richard Kyung, Ethan Park
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On-Body e-Hub: Accessibility Technology for People with Disabilities

International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications
This paper presents an innovative approach to adapting the Next Generation First Responder (NGFR) communication platform for two critical applications: day-to-day care of individuals with disabilities and disaster management scenarios.
Svetlana N. Yanushkevich, V. Shmerko, Gregor Wolbring   +2 more
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Communication access in the retail environment for people with complex communication needs

Disability and Rehabilitation, 2020
Purpose To identify what facilitates retail communication access for people with complex communication needs, and the impact of communication in this context on social inclusion.
S. Taylor, E. Wilson, K. Murfitt, S. Balandin   +3 more
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Electrooculogram as a Communication Alternative for People with Different Abilities

IEEE Biennial Congress of Argentina
This paper addresses the critical issue of communication impairment in individuals with severe motor disabilities, exacerbated by conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
J. A. S. Sánchez, M. R. Ruiz Pinto, M. A. U. Mena, H. A. V. Guillen, A. S. G. Villarreal, R. N. Martínez   +5 more
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A smartphone-based program enabling people with intellectual and other disabilities to access leisure, communication, and functional activities

Universal Access in the Information Society, 2022
G. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, M. O’Reilly, J. Sigafoos, Gloria Alberti, F. Campodonico, L. Desideri   +6 more
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Enhancing Text Input for Motor Disabilities through IoT and Machine Learning: A Focus on the Swipe-to-Type Algorithm

Journées Francophones d'Ingénierie des Connaissances
To improve text input for motor-disabled people, this research uses the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning. Swipe-to-Type, a popular touch-based input technique, is the study’s focus.
M. A. Shariff, Dr. A. Anbarasi, S. Vimal, R. Tharun, Dr. B. Gopi, C. Srinivasan   +5 more
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