Visual Accessibility and Inclusion. An Exploratory Study to Understand Visual Accessibility in the Built Environment.
Journal Title
SMART ACCESSIBILITY 2021 The Sixth International Conference on Universal Accessibility in the Internet of Things and Smart Environments
Conference Name
Smart Accessibility 2021, IARIA
ISSN
2519-8378
ISBN
978-1-61208-876-1
Publisher
ThinkMind
Type
Conference Object
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Zallio, M., Waller, S., Chivaran, C., & Clarkson, P. J. Visual Accessibility and Inclusion. An Exploratory Study to Understand Visual Accessibility in the Built Environment.. SMART ACCESSIBILITY 2021 The Sixth International Conference on Universal Accessibility in the Internet of Things and Smart Environments https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.78115
Abstract
Current research shows that visual accessibility assessment in the built environment typically considers objectively measurable parameters. However, considering subjective visual perception for architectural characteristics is extremely important. Visual perception can vary depending on environmental factors and personal factors and is particularly relevant for people with low to mild visual impairments. This explorative research studied the current state of the art of tools and systems that support the assessment of visual accessibility and investigated new ways of experiencing visual accessibility in the built environment. After identifying gaps in the current scenario, the Cambridge simulation glasses were selected as a tool to simulate visual impairments and therefore experience visual accessibility in the built environment. A pilot study was conducted by navigating a publicly accessible building and experiencing how clearly visible certain architectural characteristics were, while walking with and without wearing the glasses. The goal of this study was to understand their potential use in different settings and explore how to offer an empathic experience of visual accessibility with a low-cost tool for different stakeholders.
Sponsorship
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement N° 846284.
Funder references
European Commission Horizon 2020 (H2020) Marie Sk?odowska-Curie actions (846284)
Embargo Lift Date
2100-01-01
Identifiers
External DOI: https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.78115
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/330670
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