Despite the potential benefits of assistive technologies (ATs) for people with various
disabilities, only around 7% of Chinese with disabilities have had an opportunity to use ATs …

The value of Assistive Technology in enabling active and equal participation in political,
social, economic, and cultural life of people with disabilities, people ageing, and people with …

This paper analyses diversity and intersectionality aspects in the R&D of wearable assistive
and rehabilitation technologies (WEARTechs). We advocate for inclusive, innovative …

Purpose: After a stroke, older adults may encounter social stigma due to their disability and
age. This can cause emotions of shame, low self-esteem, and social isolation. The use of …

The well-being of individuals is influenced by their beliefs about gender roles, which are
influenced by cultural factors. It is therefore important to compare links between gender role …

Abstract Purpose Low Vision Aids (LVAs) can have a transformative impact on people living
with sight loss, yet the everyday requirements for develo** such devices remain poorly …

The DIN 92419 defines six principles for assistive systems' ergonomic design. There is,
however, a lack of measurement tools to evaluate assistive systems considering these …

Health-related behaviors including help-seeking are related to men's felt and perceived
masculinity. This study explored whether findings from studies of links between masculinity …

BACKGROUND: Today, various emerging assistive applications (apps) running on
smartphones have been introduced such as Seeing AI, TapTapSee, and BeMyEyes apps …

Understanding and addressing the needs of diverse demographics is critical for creating
sports products or technologies that can enhance the enjoyment, safety, or performance for …