Learning from people with dementia to improve accessibility of website interfaces
Date Issued
2004
Abstract
Computers could play an important part in improving the
quality of life for people with dementia: for information
seeking, communication and leisure. Computers and the
Internet offer a special tool that could help people to
maintain and learn new skills, develop hobbies and
communicate with others in new ways. However, the
design of interfaces often acts as a barrier to people with
cognitive difficulties. Computer applications have been
developed as tools in the diagnosis of dementia and the
potential for using computers for activities in care settings
is being recognised. However, very little research has been
done into what people with dementia themselves need from
computer interface design. This poster explores the
attitude of people with dementia towards computers and
the feasibility of involving them in the development of
website design.
quality of life for people with dementia: for information
seeking, communication and leisure. Computers and the
Internet offer a special tool that could help people to
maintain and learn new skills, develop hobbies and
communicate with others in new ways. However, the
design of interfaces often acts as a barrier to people with
cognitive difficulties. Computer applications have been
developed as tools in the diagnosis of dementia and the
potential for using computers for activities in care settings
is being recognised. However, very little research has been
done into what people with dementia themselves need from
computer interface design. This poster explores the
attitude of people with dementia towards computers and
the feasibility of involving them in the development of
website design.
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