In collaboration with other research entities in the US and Canada, over the next five years, this project will study several key topics related to ICT access, including concerns for privacy, confidentiality, and user acceptance of remote monitoring and behavioral informatics applications for independent living impact of ICT applications on caregiver burden, and accessibility and usability of mainstream ICT applications such as home automation and wearable technologies. Results will inform our D2 Tech Factory development efforts.

Project Team

John Morris, Shepherd Center
Kevin Caves, Duke University
Mike Jones, Shepherd Center
Frank DeRuyter, Duke University
Ben Lippincott, Shepherd Center

The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Information and Communications Technology Access (LiveWell RERC) is funded by a 5-year grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (grant number 90RE5028). The opinions contained in this website are those of the LiveWell RERC and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or NIDILRR.

(R2) Factors Affecting Acceptance of ICT – People with Disabilities and Caregivers

Project Team