Application of assistive technologies in rehabilitation of the visually impaired

Abstract

This article brings together studies aimed at the use of assistive technologies during the rehabilitation and/or support processes of people with total and/or partial visual impairments (whether congenital or acquired) and how the difficulties and limitations arising from this framework can be overcome through the recognition and exploration of the individual abilities and skills to perform tasks, through the use of AT. The methodological processes adopted in the research were conducted through observations and systematic comparative analyzes to recognize the patterns of behavior of individuals with visual impairment during the execution of their activities. The data analysis was performed to identify and compare the factors that contribute to the difficulties and successes in the application of assistive technologies for the rehabilitation of visually impaired people. It’s hoped that, at the end of these studies, their results may explain how AT contribute to improve quality of life to people with disabilities.