Mobile phones as assistive technology.

Background: Modern assistive technologies use mobile devices, such as smartphones, to increase accessibility for people with special needs. These devices integrate a variety of technological solutions to provide real-time assistance with communication, navigation, and daily activities. Objective: De...

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Publicado en:Technology & Disability Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 199 - 212
Autor principal: Dobosz, Krzysztof
Formato: review Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Aug2025
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          Assistive Technology Devices
          Smartphone
          Persons with Disabilities
          Activities of Daily Living
          Portable Equipment
          Assistive Technology Equipment and Supplies
          Internet Access
          Communication
          Computers, Portable
          Mobile Applications
          Artificial Intelligence
          Voice Recognition Systems
          Face Perception
          Translations
          Wearable Sensors
          Biofeedback
          Augmented Reality
          Virtual Reality
          Diffusion of Innovation
      ab: Background: Modern assistive technologies use mobile devices, such as smartphones, to increase accessibility for people with special needs. These devices integrate a variety of technological solutions to provide real-time assistance with communication, navigation, and daily activities. Objective: Demonstrating the leading role of smartphones as portable universal assistive technologies. Methods: Overview of solutions integrated into mobile devices, implemented in their software and connected as peripherals. Results: The very high usability of mobile assistive technologies has been shown for people with various disabilities. Conclusions: The rapid development of AI is contributing to the increased use of mobile devices as assistive technology. As AI becomes more advanced, mobile devices will play an even greater role in providing accessibility for people with disabilities.
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