Leisure in persons with vision impairment

Vučinić, Vesna; Gligorović, Milica; Anđelković, Marija

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103673

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“…The results of other studies also confirm that for most persons who are blind, daily living activities, as well as leisure, is in fact a bigger difficulty than for people with low vision. 2,7,15,16 Although participants with low vision express more doubts in their success with completing household chores, the results in the skill area Home Living tell us that persons who are blind perform significantly fewer tasks in the home and that they require help from family members or friends, as was established in previous study. 35 It was noted that good orientation in a familiar space and adaptation may help the person with blindness to be more independent in performing household tasks and to feel safer.…”

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“…Persons with vision impairment face many difficulties in different areas of life such as daily living skills, orientation, mobility, leisure activities, social interaction and career choice. 1,2 According to the results of some studies, vision impairment greatly affects the development of motor skills, which in turn directly affects the acquisition of the practical skills [3][4][5][6] which are relevant for self-care and instrumental daily living skills 7 . Among conceptual and social skills, practical skills represent an integral component of adaptive behavior which is essential for the person's independence and safety.…”

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Practical skills of persons with vision impairment

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Background/Aim. The acquisition of practical skills, as with adaptive behaviour in general, is affected by an array of personal and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to determine the level of acquisition of practical adaptive skills among adults with vision impairment in comparison to the norms among the general population, and with regard to the visual status (low vision and blindness), age of vision loss onset, gender, age, living arrangements, education, and employment status. Methods. Seventy-nine persons who are blind and forty-eight volunteers with low vision with typical intellectual abilities took part in the study. The respondents were aged from 19 to 60 (M = 36.06, SD = 11.777). Practical adaptive skills were assessed using the Practical Skills domain which is part of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System II - ABAS II. Results. The scores achieved in the skill areas of the Practical Skills domain, range from extremely low to average. Extremely low scores were detected in the Work skill area, for the skill areas of Community Use, Home Living and Health and Safety, the scores were below average, and average scores were noted in the Self-Care skill area. The degree of practical skills acquisition among persons with vision impairment depended primarily on the visual status, but a significant connection with living arrangements and employment status was also established. Conclusion. Persons with vision impairment showed significant limitations in the area of practical skills, which indicate the need for support programs designed to foster the development of self-reliance.

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Practical skills of persons with vision impairment

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“…Within the context of live music event attendance, for example, the experiences of individuals with visual impairment (VI) have largely been overlooked. This is despite evidence that individuals with VI face barriers to accessibility and inclusion in various aspects of their lives, including employment (Coffey et al , 2014), travel (Devile and Kastenholz, 2018) and leisure (Vučinić et al , 2020). Research suggests that these barriers may persist in the context of arts and cultural engagement.…”

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Attending live music events with a visual impairment: experiences, accessibility and recommendations for the future

Castle¹,

Burland

Greasley

2022

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PurposeThe current article focuses on the experiences of live music event attendees with visual impairment (VI). It outlines the factors which impact on the accessibility of events and considers how accessibility might be improved for these individuals.Design/methodology/approachThe article reports on findings from a mixed-methods project utilising a structured interview study (N = 20) and an online survey (N = 94). Interview data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, providing in-depth insight into participants’ experiences before and during events. Quantitative survey data were analysed descriptively and statistically, and Thematic Analysis of open-ended responses was carried out.FindingsAttendance at live events varied amongst participants, and so too did the factors impacting on their attendance. Challenges were identified in relation to several key areas: accessing information and tickets, experiences with staff, navigation and orientation, and the use and availability of disabled facilities and specialist services.Originality/valueThis article is the first to offer in-depth exploration of music event accessibility for individuals with VI. It builds on existing research which has considered the experiences of deaf and disabled attendees but has not yet offered adequate representation of individuals with VI. The article offers practical recommendations for venues and organisers seeking to ensure accessible events for all and contributes to the wider discourse surrounding inclusivity at music, arts and cultural events.

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“…Low vision affects a person’s ability to engage in activities of daily living and can impair access to leisure and recreation activities, 8 specifically for older adults. 9 Even getting to and from the location where a social event is occurring becomes a challenge.…”

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“…Previous work has indicated that the quality of leisure time of individuals with LV or blindness depends on the type and availabilities of leisure activities. 8 This highlights the importance of having leisure activities that are available and suitable for individuals with LV. Finally, research focusing on the usability of leisure applications for older individuals with sensory impairments is sparse, and its development could be a way to promote QoL and wellbeing among older adults.…”

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Usability and Accessibility of the ArtontheBrain^™ Virtual Recreation Activity for Older Adults With Low Vision Due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Aubin

Elalouf

Hogan

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Experiencing visual art can inspire, be an overall positive leisure activity, and has been linked to improved cognition, especially in older adults. Access to artwork in a museum environment can comprise a variety of barriers, including difficulties linked to its visual experience for persons that are visually impaired. The present study explored the barriers and facilitators experienced by 15 older adults (age 65 to 93) living with age-related macular degeneration when using an iPad to access ArtontheBrain™, a virtual art museum recreation experience created by members of this team. Using the Concurrent Think Aloud method, participants were asked to continuously comment on their experiences with the application while being audio/video recorded. Indeed, codes were determined by identifying frequently stated and emphasized ideas or behaviors of participants using the ArtontheBrain™ application. Transcripts underwent thematic analysis and indicated that the main access barriers were linked to control of the contrast, magnification, and the tactile interface on the tablet device. The learn and play activities as well as the text-to-speech feature were identified as facilitators for ArtontheBrain™ engagement. The present findings should also be considered in the larger context of application development, as this study provides insight pertaining to the needs of low vision individuals regarding usability and accessibility.

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Leisure in persons with vision impairment

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

Practical skills of persons with vision impairment

Practical skills of persons with vision impairment

Attending live music events with a visual impairment: experiences, accessibility and recommendations for the future

Usability and Accessibility of the ArtontheBrain^™ Virtual Recreation Activity for Older Adults With Low Vision Due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Leisure in persons with vision impairment

Cited by 8 publications

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Practical skills of persons with vision impairment

Practical skills of persons with vision impairment

Attending live music events with a visual impairment: experiences, accessibility and recommendations for the future

Usability and Accessibility of the ArtontheBrain™ Virtual Recreation Activity for Older Adults With Low Vision Due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Usability and Accessibility of the ArtontheBrain^™ Virtual Recreation Activity for Older Adults With Low Vision Due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration