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Programs for DeafBlind Youth and Adults
Am Ann Deaf. 2021;166(2):201-212. doi: 10.1353/aad.2021.0020.NO ABSTRACTPMID:34511535 | DOI:10.1353/aad.2021.0020 (Source: American Annals of the Deaf)
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - September 13, 2021 Category: Audiology Source Type: research

GoCC4All a pervasive technology to provide access to TV to the Deafblind Community.
Authors: Rodríguez J, Díaz MV, Collazos O, García-Crespo Á Abstract Considering the importance of communication and independence for the deafblind community, this work presents findings of the use of technology to address the lack of information due to communication challenges among the deafblind community. Over time, many investigations have been carried out regarding this matter, but very few providing solution, which is why this study emerged, looking to making all the information broadcasted through television accessible for this community. The work team designed a technology (GoCC4All) to address ...
Source: Assistive Technology - November 18, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Assist Technol Source Type: research

Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 4780: Tacsac: A Wearable Haptic Device with Capacitive Touch-Sensing Capability for Tactile Display
Dahiya This paper presents a dual-function wearable device (Tacsac) with capacitive tactile sensing and integrated tactile feedback capability to enable communication among deafblind people. Tacsac has a skin contactor which enhances localized vibrotactile stimulation of the skin as a means of feedback to the user. It comprises two main modules&mdash;the touch-sensing module and the vibrotactile module; both stacked and integrated as a single device. The vibrotactile module is an electromagnetic actuator that employs a flexible coil and a permanent magnet assembled in soft poly (dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS), while...
Source: Sensors - August 23, 2020 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Oliver Ozioko William Navaraj Marion Hersh Ravinder Dahiya Tags: Article Source Type: research

Wearable Assistive Tactile Communication Interface Based on Integrated Touch Sensors and Actuators
This paper presents the design and fabrication of a wearable tactile communication interface with vibrotactile feedback for assistive communication. The interface is based on finger Braille, which is a simple and efficient tactile communication method used by deafblind people. It consists of a flexible piezoresistive sensor and a vibrotactile actuator integrated together and positioned at the index, middle and ring fingers of both hands to represent the six dots of Braille. The sensors were made using flexible piezoresistive material whereas the actuator utilizes electromagnetic principle by means of a flexible coil and a ...
Source: IEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering - May 31, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Is it Usher syndrome? Collaborative diagnosis and molecular genetics of patients with visual impairment and hearing loss.
Conclusions: Providing a correct diagnosis for patients with visual impairment and hearing loss can be challenging for clinicians and their patients, but it can greatly improve clinical care and outcomes. We recommend an algorithm that includes multidisciplinary collaboration, careful clinical evaluation, strategic molecular testing, and consideration of a broad differential diagnosis. PMID: 32281467 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ophthalmic Genetics)
Source: Ophthalmic Genetics - April 15, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmic Genet Source Type: research

The Effects of Ecologically Valid Intervention Strategies on the Locomotor Skills of Children With Visual Impairments.
Abstract Children with visual impairments often exhibit difficulties with locomotor skills (e.g., the ability to move one's body from one place to another), warranting the need for ecologically valid interventions with conditions that attempt to match the real world in a variety of settings. Parents and physical education teachers are the ones choosing to provide movement opportunities for children with visual impairments and must be included in any ecologically valid intervention strategy. This was a descriptive-analytic study. To support the greatest diversity in settings, the authors recruited 94 parti...
Source: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ - February 26, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Brian A, Bostick L, Starrett A, Klavina A, Taunton Miedema S, Pennell A, Stribing A, Gilbert E, Lieberman LJ Tags: Adapt Phys Activ Q Source Type: research

Deafblindness in Children: Time to Act in India.
Abstract Deafblindness or dual sensory impairment (DSI) is a distinctive disability, which encompasses varying degrees of hearing impairment and low vision. The impact of deafblindness is not merely an addition of the impact of the two disabilities, but it is manifold. Deafblind children have cognitive, speech, motor and social delay. They can have multiple medical needs, which should be identified and met. It is estimated that there could be more than 500,000 deafblind adults and children in India. Doctors, general public, strategists and law makers need to have heightened awareness of its various aspects...
Source: Indian Pediatrics - December 14, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shetye A Tags: Indian Pediatr Source Type: research