Torban PetersonCMPT 480

Dec 4, 2015

Use of Digital Tools to Assist Daily Tasks ADE

There are many daily tasks that, while trivial to most, create challenges for people with disabilities and impairments.

In this project,Three common daily tasks were selectedDisabilities and impairments that affect their success were

identifiedSolutions that may assist these users were discovered and

analyzed

Justification

Shopping Weight

Prescriptions

This project takes the form of an ADE (Accessibility Demonstration Exercise)

The goal is to help students identify accessibility problems that may go unnoticed, but exist around us

Justification

Shopping Weight

Prescriptions

Grocery ShoppingThis task commonly involves:

Working within a budgetMaking proper change, arithmeticEvaluating products valueMaking decisions based on ratios of productsKeeping track of needed items

Analysis

Weight and Diet ManagementThis task commonly involves:

Being aware of the ingredients in foodKeeping track of consumptionEstimating calories, and reading nutritional labels

Arithmetic, ratios

Analysis

Prescription ManagementThis task commonly involves:

Managing refills, prescriptionsTaking medications on a scheduleTaking medications before or after eventsManaging insurance, and costs of medication

Analysis

BarriersThe success of these tasks can be inhibited by

disabilities and disorders such as,DyscalculiaDyslexiaAlzheimer’sFASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)Obsessive-compulsive (OCD), Impulse Control (ICD),

and Addiction Disorders (SUD)Chronic Stress and Depression Disorders

Analysis

How can technology help?Memory

OrganizationSharingSpace efficiencyReminders

Analysis

How can technology help?Attention and Concentration

PerformanceBreaks

Executive FunctionsMath/Arithmetic

Analysis

Grocery ShoppingAndroid App - Shopping List - ListOn Free

Create a shopping listCategorizes, and Autocomplete for common items

Ability to share list, cross off items (and undo)Ability to enter prices and calculates subtotalCan do unit conversionsFree (Add supported)

Implementation

Grocery Shopping

Implementation

Weight and Diet ManagementCalorie Counter

Completely freeSimple – Set daily calorie goalsAdd item, even in incomplete state, within seconds

History and item autocomplete to speed up entry

Easily edit and remove items

Implementation

Weight and Diet Management

Implementation

Prescription ManagementMedisafe Meds & Pill Reminder

Allows scheduling of medicationsProvides details and information about the drugs

Reminders for prescription renewalsAllows notekeepingHow-to videos availableFree

Implementation

Prescription Management

Implementation

ADEThree sections going through the three apps

Link

Implementation

The project evaluation data was collected through participant observation.Completing the ADE

Observer recorded results to answersAsked opinion of ADE videosAsked opinion of each section of the ade

Results

Evaluation CriteriaProcess Evaluation

Measuring success with carrying out ADE process

Impact EvaluationEvaluating short term objectives

Relevancy of videos, tasks, and questionsOutcome Evaluation

Evaluating project as a wholeOpinion, Retention, Attitudes, Gained knowledge

Results

Process EvaluationSubjects were able to:

Watch the videosInstall the applicationsComplete the questions

Minor failures were found:Excessive entry with shopping appConfusion with medication app registration

Results

Impact EvaluationParticipants had mixed opinions

Grocery ShoppingDid not associate task as a particular solution to accessibility needs, but as a general usability tool

Weight and Diet ManagementInformation on food calorie content was interesting

Prescription ManagementRespondents did not find the application useful, as it seemed too complicated for use by those who would need it; usable by average user, not widest range.

Results

Project success is limitedThe larger goal of helping participants to identify accessibility issues is largely unmet by the ADE

Project has some useExposes participants to specific tools that may assist their daily routine.

Project purposeTo meet the requirements of the class project;an academic exercise.

Conclusion & Recommendations