Using ICT and Quality of Life: Comparing Persons with and Without Disabilities

Kadijevich, Djordje M.; Odović, Gordana; Masliković, Dejan

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-41264-1_18

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“…When it comes to the use of the internet, none of the participants answered never or rarely. There is no doubt that PWD have embraced modern technology as a way to communicate with society, as information and communication technology has the capacity to improve their quality of life (Kadijevic, Odovic and Maslikovic 2016).…”

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Is there communication? Access to information by persons with disabilities in Serbia

Masliković,

Tomić

2024

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Persons with disabilities often face barriers that hinder their ability to access information effectively. This study presents results of a survey which was conducted in the second half of 2022, on the topic of the accessibility of information for persons with disabilities in Serbia, as well as their means of communication. A convenience sample of 111 individuals with physical and/or sensory disabilities, with basic digital literacy, aged 18 to 59, was surveyed through the mediation of associations of persons with disabilities. The findings reveal the usage patterns, preferences, and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing information. It has been found that the internet (99.10%), social networks (91.89%), and specialized platforms (79.28%) are prominent sources of information. Although specialized applications for communication and telephone communication are widely used, personal contact communication (96.40% very often or often) is still the prevalent method of communication. Public institutions and state authorities are perceived as inadequately adapted to the needs of individuals with disabilities. The findings underscore the need for continued efforts to improve accessibility infrastructure and implement inclusive design principles to bridge the information gap for individuals with disabilities in Serbia.

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Is there communication? Access to information by persons with disabilities in Serbia

Masliković,

Tomić

2024

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“…A study by Kadijevich et al [7] examined the extent to which individuals use ICT by comparing people with and without disabilities. This study found a directly proportional relationship between ICT use and life quality improvement for PWD.…”

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Thinking about Inclusion: Designing a Digital App Catalog for People with Motor Disability

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Some apps serve as assistive technologies or digital therapeutic tools that can be used by rehabilitation professionals in the motor disability context, bringing benefits to therapists and people with disabilities. However, websites or catalogs do not provide reliable information, easy search, and intuitive access to these apps, causing access information difficulties. Therefore, this work proposes to develop a digital catalog of software focused on motor disability. This work performed a systematic search of websites and catalogs related to motor disability, a systematic search of the apps that the digital catalog would show, and a quality evaluation of selected apps using the Mobile Application Rating Scale tool. The digital catalog was developed with the information obtained in the previous phases combining the Prototyping and User Experience criteria, then assessed by final users, software testers, and a web accessibility evaluation tool. The catalog obtained a satisfactory quality score based on the end-users’ and therapists’ satisfaction when finding technological resources to use in their professional and health-care activities. This research aims to contribute to those interested in developing software for people with disabilities and encouraging them to create and design their implementations based on this study.

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