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Torban PetersonCMPT 480
Dec 4, 2015
Use of Digital Tools to Assist Daily Tasks ADE
There are many daily tasks that, while trivial to most, create challenges for people with disabilities and impairments.
In this project,Three common daily tasks were selectedDisabilities and impairments that affect their success were
identifiedSolutions that may assist these users were discovered and
analyzed
Justification
Shopping Weight
Prescriptions
This project takes the form of an ADE (Accessibility Demonstration Exercise)
The goal is to help students identify accessibility problems that may go unnoticed, but exist around us
Justification
Shopping Weight
Prescriptions
Grocery ShoppingThis task commonly involves:
Working within a budgetMaking proper change, arithmeticEvaluating products valueMaking decisions based on ratios of productsKeeping track of needed items
Analysis
Weight and Diet ManagementThis task commonly involves:
Being aware of the ingredients in foodKeeping track of consumptionEstimating calories, and reading nutritional labels
Arithmetic, ratios
Analysis
Prescription ManagementThis task commonly involves:
Managing refills, prescriptionsTaking medications on a scheduleTaking medications before or after eventsManaging insurance, and costs of medication
Analysis
BarriersThe success of these tasks can be inhibited by
disabilities and disorders such as,DyscalculiaDyslexiaAlzheimer’sFASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)Obsessive-compulsive (OCD), Impulse Control (ICD),
and Addiction Disorders (SUD)Chronic Stress and Depression Disorders
Analysis
How can technology help?Memory
OrganizationSharingSpace efficiencyReminders
Analysis
How can technology help?Attention and Concentration
PerformanceBreaks
Executive FunctionsMath/Arithmetic
Analysis
Grocery ShoppingAndroid App - Shopping List - ListOn Free
Create a shopping listCategorizes, and Autocomplete for common items
Ability to share list, cross off items (and undo)Ability to enter prices and calculates subtotalCan do unit conversionsFree (Add supported)
Implementation
Grocery Shopping
Implementation
Weight and Diet ManagementCalorie Counter
Completely freeSimple – Set daily calorie goalsAdd item, even in incomplete state, within seconds
History and item autocomplete to speed up entry
Easily edit and remove items
Implementation
Weight and Diet Management
Implementation
Prescription ManagementMedisafe Meds & Pill Reminder
Allows scheduling of medicationsProvides details and information about the drugs
Reminders for prescription renewalsAllows notekeepingHow-to videos availableFree
Implementation
Prescription Management
Implementation
ADEThree sections going through the three apps
Link
Implementation
The project evaluation data was collected through participant observation.Completing the ADE
Observer recorded results to answersAsked opinion of ADE videosAsked opinion of each section of the ade
Results
Evaluation CriteriaProcess Evaluation
Measuring success with carrying out ADE process
Impact EvaluationEvaluating short term objectives
Relevancy of videos, tasks, and questionsOutcome Evaluation
Evaluating project as a wholeOpinion, Retention, Attitudes, Gained knowledge
Results
Process EvaluationSubjects were able to:
Watch the videosInstall the applicationsComplete the questions
Minor failures were found:Excessive entry with shopping appConfusion with medication app registration
Results
Impact EvaluationParticipants had mixed opinions
Grocery ShoppingDid not associate task as a particular solution to accessibility needs, but as a general usability tool
Weight and Diet ManagementInformation on food calorie content was interesting
Prescription ManagementRespondents did not find the application useful, as it seemed too complicated for use by those who would need it; usable by average user, not widest range.
Results
Project success is limitedThe larger goal of helping participants to identify accessibility issues is largely unmet by the ADE
Project has some useExposes participants to specific tools that may assist their daily routine.
Project purposeTo meet the requirements of the class project;an academic exercise.
Conclusion & Recommendations
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