Abstract Assistive Technology is not widespread in Brazil. Advances have occurred gradually through achievements the legal area and promotion of research development. The proposition policies this can contribute to overcoming social inequalities a significant segment population that represents real expanding market. However, low optimization these resources by their users difficulty finding the...

This paper looks at different ways of personalising web page presentation to alleviate functional impairments in older people. The paper considers how impairments may be addressed by web design and through various personalisation instruments: accessibility features of standard browsers, proxy servers, assistive technology, application adaptors, and special purpose browsers. A pilot study of fiv...

Walking and sit to stand are activities carried out by all the people many times during the day, but physical disabilities due to age and diseases create needs of assistive devices to help elderly people during their daily life. This study aims to study the different types and mechanisms of the assistive devices. We will analyze the limitations and the challenges faced by the researchers in thi...

NEW, effective methods of non-visual communication are needed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the modern world. Areas of relevance include tasks performed in the workplace, in educational settings, in the pursuit of leisure activities, in daily living, and navigating indoor and outdoor spaces. Providing an equivalent of what can be seen through an alternate sensory channel...

All over the world a vast number of persons with disability use assistive devices in order to enable everyday activities and to improve their quality of life (QoL). The development of assistive technologies (AT) rapidly increases the range of solutions for users. There is, however, a scarcity of knowledge concerning the effectiveness of different AT, e.g. which types of devices and services fun...