Employment Barriers: Access to Assistive Technology and Research Needs

Butler, Stacy; Crudden, Adele; Sansing, William; LeJeune, B. J.

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“…It is believed that one of the most difficult jobs of governments is to ensure reasonable accommodation for people with visual disabilities and remove the existing barriers (Butler et al, 2002). Some researchers have argued that the governments should improve public awareness regarding personal and vocational needs of people with visual disability, enhancing the opportunities for employment, promoting family support and maintaining a positive attitude towards people with disabilities (Salomone & Paige, 1984;Wolffe, Roessler & Schriner 1992;Young, 1994).…”

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Employment Needs of Young Adults with Visual Disability need to be recognised in Kabul, Afghanistan

Ibrahimkhil¹,

Amarkhail²,

Sidek³

2021

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Method:The phenomenological approach was employed to obtain rich data based on the participants' personal experiences. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adults with visual disability, between 20-40 years of age, using open-ended questions to shed light on the employment needs of this population. The data derived from the interviews was transcribed, translated, and thematic analysis was performed.Results: Findings indicate that people with visual disability need to be equipped with essential skills to be competent workers. Support from employers and society is needed and, importantly, encouragement from family members and those involved in advocacy of the people with visual disabilities. Conclusion:Improving the public's awareness regarding personal and vocational abilities of people with visual disabilities, enhancing the skills necessary for employment, promoting their abilities, family support and maintaining positive attitudes are some of the strategies which could result in better employment prospects for people with visual disabilities in Afghanistan.

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Employment Needs of Young Adults with Visual Disability need to be recognised in Kabul, Afghanistan

Ibrahimkhil¹,

Amarkhail²,

Sidek³

2021

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“…Although there are substantive benefits for people with disabilities and particularly those with VI through the use of assistive technologies, this group is at the highest risk of exclusion from information access [48]. Inaccessibility of online content is therefore a significant barrier for people who have VI [49]. More specifically, access to the rapidly growing world of lifestyle in-home delivery and transportation services using apps such as Uber, Grab and Grub Hub, on smartphones is mostly limited to people with normal or correctable vision, and accessibility options are often "bolted-on" and of limited use.…”

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The global crisis of visual impairment: an emerging global health priority requiring urgent action

Rizzo

Beheshti

Hudson

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Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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“…Students with visual impairments are no exception. Several studies indicate that use of technology is related to competitive employment for adults who are blind and that lack of technology skills can be a barrier to employment (Butler, Crudden, Sansing, & LeJeune, 2002;Fields, 2004).…”

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Preferences and Practices among Students who Read Braille and use Assistive Technology

D’Andrea

2012

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

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Introduction Students who read braille use assistive technology to engage in literacy tasks and to access the general curriculum. There is little research on the ways in which technology has changed the reading and writing practices and preferences of students who use braille, nor is there much research on how assistive technology is learned by students with visual impairments. Methods This article describes the first phase of a mixed-methods study that was conducted to investigate the current use of paper braille and assistive technology among students aged 16–22, and the students’ attitudes toward braille and technology as tools for classroom learning in high school and college. The first phase of the study consisted of 12 structured interviews of students from across the United States, which were transcribed, analyzed qualitatively, and coded for themes reported here. Results The practices used by students fell into three broad themes, (1) the wide variety of devices used for reading and writing, (2) the types of tasks they performed using specific devices, and (3) the ways students learned practices for using braille and technology. Their attitudes fell into three themes as well: (1) preferences about braille and of technology tools, (2) how students chose to use those tools for specific tasks, and (3) the role teachers played in learning to use technology. Discussion Results of the study indicated the changing nature of how students use various tools and how they select approaches to completing their class work, and the importance for students of being able to make choices regarding tools and strategies. Implications for practitioners These themes suggest that for students to take advantage of the many choices available to efficiently complete school tasks, they must be proficient in multiple methods and tools for learning.

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Employment Barriers: Access to Assistive Technology and Research Needs

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Cited by 18 publications

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Employment Needs of Young Adults with Visual Disability need to be recognised in Kabul, Afghanistan

Employment Needs of Young Adults with Visual Disability need to be recognised in Kabul, Afghanistan

The global crisis of visual impairment: an emerging global health priority requiring urgent action

Preferences and Practices among Students who Read Braille and use Assistive Technology

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