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Accessibility for the Blind (Issues (Unfamiliar with new locations…
Accessibility for the Blind
Issues
Unfamiliar with new locations
Struggle to efficiently navigate
Hazards could pose more of a threat than a a more abled person
Addition disability such as anxiety may be triggered by unfamiliar locations
Most public places are not visually impaired friendly
Expensive to change and make more accommodating
May pose as an eye sore to those who prefer the current designs of things
Takes planning and expert resources to make an efficient system
Gain more Independence
More blind people need and want more idpendance
Would reduce cost of carers
Makes mental health improve
Reduces time to complete tasks
Ideas
Touch
Braille systems
Make more accessible
Stamp presses for menus and other paper/boards
Easier learning systems
Interactive Braille Board
Materials
Change in material could indicate hazards or other significant things
Soft touch materials
Make everyday objects safer
Protective gloves that braille is able to be read through
Auditory
Use of audio locating
A key ring that can be placed on objects that are easily forgotten and can be rang to locate
A hearing aid worn by the blind so that information can be communicated to them
Warning systems
Implement ideas like a traffic light warning in more accessible ways, such as steps with a change of sudden height or dangerous gaps, sensors could be triggered
Mobility
House
Locks
A funnel that guides the key into the lock for the user
Light switches
Physical bumps or indicators that tell the user what the current position the lights are in
Small applications
Kettles with adaptive system that help pour the contents for the user
Work
Computers
Help the user locate keys quicker
Tumblers in the mouse to tell the user when they are at the edge of the screen, gives them an idea where the mouse cursor is
Finance
Make the user identify the current cash correctly and quickly
A design that could void fraud, e.g the cashier intentionally give the incorrect amount of change, or change the number on the card machine