On Friday, December 14, participants in Imagine!’s Longmont CORE/Labor Source photography class traveled to Denver to participate in a study at Assistive Technology Partners, a branch of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Assistive Technology Partners work to improve the development of and access to assistive technology for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Although Imagine! has had a number of groups participate in various studies at Assistive Technology Partners, testing everything from cell phones to task prompting systems that assist employment, this particular study was especially relevant to the photography class because they were testing a small Cannon digital camera. Their input will give the researchers important information about which features of the camera are accessible and which features are more challenging to use.
Participating in these studies is a great opportunity for individuals served by Imagine! to be a part of the “big picture” (pun intended). Their valuable feedback helps to improve the accessibility of everyday items for the broader community, as well as for individuals with disabilities.
Great work, everyone.
Thanks to Imagine! employee Meagan Rountree for sharing this story and photo.
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| Pictured above are the CORE/Labor Source class members and two Assistive Technology Partners researchers. |
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