Supporting Social Inclusion with DIY-ATs: Perspectives of Kenyan Caregivers of Children with Cognitive Disabilities

IF 2.5 Q3 COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS

ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing Pub Date : 2023-08-18 DOI:10.1145/3616378

Foad Hamidi, T. Kidane, P. M. Owuor, M. Hynie, Melanie Baljko

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Abstract

Do-It-Yourself assistive technologies (DIY-ATs) that can be designed, fabricated, or customized by non-technical individuals can enable people with disabilities and their community members to create and customize their own technological solutions. DIY-ATs may better fit user needs than mass-produced alternatives. Recently, researchers have started to explore the possibilities and challenges of using DIY-ATs in contexts other than the Global North, where access to digital ATs is limited. Previous research has not yet studied the perspectives of caregivers of children with disabilities towards these technologies. We present findings from an interview study with caregivers of children and youth with cognitive disabilities in Western Kenya who used a DIY-AT system as a research probe. Participants described how negative beliefs about people with disabilities result in social exclusion and discrimination and explained how increased opportunities for social interaction and learning mediated through DIY and other customizable ATs for their children could support their inclusion, safety, and access to future opportunities.

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用diy - at支持社会包容:肯尼亚认知障碍儿童照顾者的观点

可以由非技术人员设计、制造或定制的diy辅助技术(diy - at)可以使残疾人及其社区成员创建和定制他们自己的技术解决方案。diy at可能比批量生产的替代品更适合用户需求。最近，研究人员开始探索在全球北方以外的环境中使用diy at的可能性和挑战，在这些环境中，获取数字at的机会有限。以前的研究还没有研究残疾儿童的照顾者对这些技术的看法。我们提出了一项对肯尼亚西部有认知障碍的儿童和青少年照顾者的访谈研究结果，他们使用DIY-AT系统作为研究探针。参与者描述了对残疾人的负面看法如何导致社会排斥和歧视，并解释了如何通过DIY和其他可定制的儿童辅助教育来增加社会互动和学习的机会，从而支持他们的融入、安全和获得未来的机会。

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ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS-

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6.20

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8.30%

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期刊介绍： Computer and information technologies have re-designed the way modern society operates. Their widespread use poses both opportunities and challenges for people who experience various disabilities including age-related disabilities. That is, while there are new avenues to assist individuals with disabilities and provide tools and resources to alleviate the traditional barriers encountered by these individuals, in many cases the technology itself presents barriers to use. ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing (TACCESS) is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that publishes refereed articles addressing issues of computing that seek to address barriers to access, either creating new solutions or providing for the more inclusive design of technology to provide access for individuals with diverse abilities. The journal provides a technical forum for disseminating innovative research that covers either applications of computing and information technologies to provide assistive systems or inclusive technologies for individuals with disabilities. Some examples are web accessibility for those with visual impairments and blindness as well as web search explorations for those with limited cognitive abilities, technologies to address stroke rehabilitation or dementia care, language support systems deaf signers or those with limited language abilities, and input systems for individuals with limited ability to control traditional mouse and keyboard systems. The journal is of particular interest to SIGACCESS members and delegates to its affiliated conference (i.e., ASSETS) as well as other international accessibility conferences. It serves as a forum for discussions and information exchange between researchers, clinicians, and educators; including rehabilitation personnel who administer assistive technologies; and policy makers concerned with equitable access to information technologies.