Utilizing Assistive Technology to Remove Communication Barriers in the Public Transportation System for Passengers with Disabilities
| 项目名称： | Utilizing Assistive Technology to Remove Communication Barriers in the Public Transportation System for Passengers with Disabilities |
| 摘要： | The objective of this O&E Grant, which was completed during the reporting period, was to survey disabled and/or elderly bus transit users, as well bus drivers, to identify and assess communication barriers which adversely impact this particular segment of transit users during any part of their transit trip. The survey input was then used to build a technological communication aid targeted for elderly/disabled transit users. In the survey task, input was gathered from a total of 579 elderly/disadvantaged transit users through 31 group sessions, as well as interactive on-line passenger surveys. In addition, a total of 38 drivers from 3 bus transit agencies were surveyed. The most effective communication aid developed was a "tablet-based" application. The App was tested on three subgroups: (1) Transit users who had no previous computer technological experience; (2) Transit users who utilized a regular computer; and (3) Transit users with tablet experience. Most users found that using tablet-based technology was much simpler for them, depending on the muscle tone or dexterity of the participant. Adaptive technology, e.g., a pencil eraser or stylus, proved helpful. In conclusion, those who had never used computer technology of any kind previously, adapted quickly to the ease of the tablet application with a few quick lessons or instructions from one of the facilitators from a hands-on approach. This was particularly noticeable with the agencies hosting senior populations who may not be as tech savvy or may be more fearful of newer electronic technologies. |
| 状态： | Active |
| 资金： | 50000.00 |
| 资助组织： | University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
| 执行机构： | University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
| 开始时间： | 20140401 |
| 实际结束时间： | 20150331 |
| 主题领域： | Passenger Transportation；Public Transportation；Society |
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