Investigating the navigational habits of individuals who are blind in India
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2021-01-01
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Information Systems
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Human Centered Computing
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Assistive navigational technologies offer considerable promise to people with visual impairments. However, uptake of these technologies has traditionally been lower in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this paper, I describe a qualitative study undertaken with 14 people who identify as legally blind in an LMIC (India) to understand their requirements, experiences, and strategies undertaken when navigating with and without technology. I highlight key nuances that impact navigational habits including strategies to navigate within busy urban environments, strategies to address the impact of the rainy season, techniques used to navigate at night, and dealing with the impact of limited infrastructure.