What is it about?
E-readers were evaluated for users with print challenegs such as low-vision and blindness.
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Why is it important?
E-readers continue to grow in popularity, particularly for aging and retired persons. The portability of multiple books makes the devices attractive for travelers. And the aging process is accompanied by decreased visual acuity. The adjustable foint size makes these devices attractive for this generation of users. The graying of the global population makes accessibility issues important for both users and designers of these devices.
Perspectives
Information and communication technology (ICT) device designers appear to lack attention in the design phase of devices. Accessibility should be at a high level of awareness and concern to make devices accessible for persons with access challenges based on physical impairmentts. Universal design approaches will make devices highly desirable for all populations.
Dr Laurie J Bonnici
University of Alabama
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This page is a summary of: An evaluation of the functionality and accessibility of e-readers for individuals with print disabilities, The Electronic Library, July 2014, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/el-01-2013-0012.
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