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Vol.13, No.3, August 2024. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
Mobile App Prototype Supporting People With Special Needs
Tihomir Stefanov, Silviya Varbanova, Milena Stefanova, Iliyan Alinski
© 2024 Tihomir Stefanov, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 1871-1880, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM133-15, August 2024.
Received: 31 May 2024. Revised: 21 June 2024.
Abstract:
The article analyses current mobile applications designed for people with special needs. They are aimed at improving routine daily activities and services non-disabled users would not experience significant difficulties. The purpose of the article is to develop and promote a mobile application for people with impaired vision or hearing. In this paper, a mobile application prototype has been designed and developed that would also be useful for anyone wishing to learn sign language. It is compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems. The methodology involves conducting preliminary research and interviews with potential clients. A survey on current mobile applications in the targeted area has been carried out. Functionalities offered by the prototype ensure that the needs and requirements of 'different' users are largely met. As for non-disabled users, the app has the potential to enhance their communication with those specific user groups.
Keywords – Mobile application, vision impairments, blindness, deafness, special needs. |
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