Investigating the navigational habits of individuals who are blind in India

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dc.contributor.advisorKuber, Ravi
dc.contributor.authorNagraj, Anirudh
dc.contributor.departmentInformation Systems
dc.contributor.programHuman Centered Computing
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-29T15:38:06Z
dc.date.available2022-09-29T15:38:06Z
dc.date.issued2021-01-01
dc.description.abstractAssistive 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.
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dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m2ff5k-7gsw
dc.identifier.other12388
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dc.titleInvestigating the navigational habits of individuals who are blind in India
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