[fb-exchange] Re: Proposed technology page for new Fighting Blindness web site
- From: "Cearbhall O'Meadhra" <cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:53:25 -0000
Thanks, Dominique,
I think the Exchange club is featured under the Insight article in the web
site. Do you think it should be put in here instead?
All the best,
Cearbhall
T: +353 (0)1 2864623 m: 08333 23487 E: cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx
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Subject: [fb-exchange] Re: Proposed technology page for new Fighting
Blindness web site
Wow Cearbhall! What a Technology Genius!
I think the draft is most informative and enables others to gain an even
better insight to the technology and resources available that they may not
be aware of, and will be after reading this. Just a suggestion. It's a bit
long. Maybe if you could condense the information into a shorter version
and so that people don't forget what this is all about. What about
bulleting all the points of reference.. I find that attracts people's
attention and allows them to know what things are. Also,. If you could
include our meeting day and times for people who don't know of our weekly
meetings and location.
I'm just wondering though is the e-mail contact address correct?
I do think that three other Technology Websites to include that may be of
interest are:
Darragh O'Heiligh:
www.digitaldarragh.com
Stuart Lawler:
www.stuartlawler.ie
Nicky Kealy:
www.nickykealy.com
I certainly wasn't aware of all these other resources until I red this.
A job well done boy!
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From: "Cearbhall O'Meadhra" <cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx>
To: <fb-exchange@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:49 PM
Subject: [fb-exchange] Re: Proposed technology page for new Fighting
Blindness web site
> Dear All,
> Susan has asked me to draw up the technology page for the new web site.
>
> I have drafted the page below for comment. I sent it as an attachment
> earlier today but I think our list does not allow attachments so I have
> copied it into the body of the message here. I would like your opinion on
> its approach, content etc. before I send it to her. This is the cover page
> of the ultimate set of pages which I will put together.
>
> Meanwhile, if you approve, I could send this page in to Susan so that the
> first page can be included in the current trial web site.
>
> A quick turn around is needed so I hope you can help me out. Please be as
> critical as you like. Say it is rubbish if that is what you think! I
> promise
> I will not be offended. I am trying to convey a new concept and I need to
> know that it makes sense when viewed for the first time.
>
> ------------ Start of new page --------------
> Multisensory Technology and RP > Multisensory Technology and RP
>
>
> Multisensory Technology and RP
> This section describes technology, currently available in Ireland, which
> employs sound, touch and as many other senses as possible in addition to
> vision for the management of day to day living. It briefly describes each
> technology with links to related web pages for more information.
>
> We welcome comments on these pages and your suggestions for technology or
> pieces of equipment which you find useful and would like to share with
> others.
> Please send comments or suggestions by email to: ?@fightingblindness.ie
>
> The various technologies are described in the following sections.
>
> 1.1. Multisensory design
>
> The term Multisensory Design, or MSD for short, describes a new approach
> that explains the environment through the medium of our senses. We have
> eight senses with which we understand everything around us. These are the
> usual five: Sight, Sound, Touch, Smell and taste together with Balance,
> Temperature and body awareness. Every time we meet a new situation, all
> our
> senses become alert, looking for stimulation from the new situation. In
> Western culture we are accustomed to using sight for all our activities.
> If
> we have the use of vision, we are happy with the stimulation we receive
> but
> if we do not have the use of vision, we become aware of the lack of
> stimulation and the disappointment that results. The experience of losing
> hearing generally results in a similar sense of disappointment. Thus we
> see
> a need to "compensate" for the inadequacy of the individual to perform
> visually or aurily. Over time, "Assistive Technology" has emerged and is
> thought of as a special means of overcoming the helplessness of the
> individual. The marvellous thing about Assistive Technology is that it has
> allowed us to open up a hitherto unused non-visual or non-aural sensory
> approach that would not have been thought possible before. Once a person
> learns how to use the assistive technology it ceases to be "assistive" and
> becomes that person's "normal" way of perceiving the experience through an
> alternative sensory modality.
>
> The concept of MSD, places equal importance on the sensory perception
> delivered by all eight senses and seeks to identify all the factors that
> feed each sensory process. as soon as we meet a new situation all eight
> senses become alert and seek stimulation in order to build up the fullest
> perception possible. When a person begins to lose the effective use of
> vision or hearing, they still have the power to use any of the remaining
> senses. So, when society focuses all its attention on vision and largely
> ignores the perceptions delivered by the other senses, it is missing an
> opportunity to provide a complete sensory message to every individual and,
> in fact, disables us all from using those other senses. The movement to
> generate assistive technology has succeeded in developing a range of
> "sensory " solutions that afford every individual, whether disabled or
> not,
> the possibility of using other senses apart from vision or audio as a
> means
> of enjoying a "Multisensory" experience. Multisensory design is an
> approach
> that deliberately develops stimulation to as many senses as possible. In
> fact, we are fortunate in having one of the best products ever to display
> many of the characteristics one would expect of a product designed
> according to MSD principles.
> hit the market in the iPhone which is usable in sigh, speech, audio, touch
> balance, temperature and kinaesthetics and is an object of beauty as well!
>
> In these pages we will highlight the ways in which so-called "Assistive
> Technology" engages the senses of the individual user when we make use of
> Computers and other technology in a non-visual or non-aural way.
>
> 1.2. Computers
> This page describes how computers are made usable through a range of
> different senses including vision touch and audio.
> It covers both Windows and Apple Macintosh and iPad computers. It also
> includes information on alternative easy to see keyboards and touch
> typing.
> 1.3. Mobile Phones.
> This page describes accessible mobile phones that can be used by speech or
> touch with audio feedback, and covers both mainstream phones and phones
> specially designed for non-visual use. It includes information on how you
> can use the global positioning system (GPS) with your mobile phone to find
> your way when travelling.
>
> 1.4. Books in other sensory forms.
> This page describes various sources of accessible books and magazines both
> in large print, audio, Braille and text format, together with information
> on visual and non-visual equipment which can be used to read them.
>
> 1.5. TV and radio.
> This page describes set top boxes which enable you to use audio and touch
> to
> access digital TV including program guides, audio description and digital
> recording and playback.
>
> 1.6. Managing Printed Documents.
> This page describes how you can use multisensory technology to "read"
> printed material. It covers video magnifiers, scanners and digital cameras
> attached to a computer and applications which enable you to read printed
> text using a smart phone with audio and Braille output.
>
> 1.7. Kitchen aids.
> This page describes accessible kitchen equipment using Braille, tactile
> marking and electronic feedback via vision and audio.
>
> 1.8. Miscellaneous.
> This page describes other useful multisensory technology such as a colour
> detector, a bank note denomination indicator, and labelling technology.
>
>
> 2. Useful Links:
>
> Multisensory design
> an important scientific discussion on Multisensory Design.
>
> Creativity and Innovation in Multi sensory design
> HNJ Schifferstein - . Conference on Creativity and Innovation in Design,
> 2011 - dl.acm.org
>
>
>
>
> Here are some links to external web sites which provide reviews of
> multisensory equipment which may help those who wish to use an
> alternative
> to vision for control of equipment.
>
> Technology information from the National council for the Blind of Ireland
> (NCBI). <"http://www.ncbi.ie/";>
> This is information on technology from the National Council for the Blind
> of
> Ireland.
>
> Technology information from DeafHear.ie. <"http://www.deafhear.ie/";>
> DeafHear provides a range of services to over 32,500 Deaf and Hard of
> Hearing people and their families
>
> Research on the provision of Assistive Technology in Ireland (NDA)
>
<http://www.nda.ie/CntMgmtNew.nsf/DCC524B4546ADB3080256C700071B049/797AD755B
> 56A82A580257A4D0031A2B6?OpenDocument>
> A report of research on the provision of Assistive Technology in Ireland
> and
> other countries to support independent living across the life cycle.
>
> AccessWorld R <http://www.afb.org/aw/main.asp>
> This is a bi-monthly free Internet magazine published by the American
> Federation of the Blind. It contains a good selection of articles on
> accessibility issues and reviews of assistive technology products. It
> includes a facility to search back issues for articles on specified
> topics.
>
> Blind Cool Tech. <www.blindcooltech.com/>
> This site provides podcasts (audio recordings) of reviews and
> demonstrations
> of a wide variety of products of interest to those who wish to use an
> alternative sense to vision. You can listen to an article online or you
> can
> download it to your computer or audio player to listen to later. It is
> frequently updated with information on the latest technology.
>
> the royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB).
>
<http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/computersphones/Pages/computers_
> mobile_phones.aspx>
> Provides a number of useful technology related newsletters and reviews.
>
> Page last modified: January 2013
>
>
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> All the best,
>
> Cearbhall
>
> T: +353 (0)1 2864623 m: 08333 23487 E: cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx
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