Nafath aims to be a key information resource for disseminating the facts about latest trends and innovation in the field of ICT Accessibility. It is published in English and Arabic languages on a quarterly basis and intends to be a window of information to the world, highlighting the pioneering work done in our field to meet the growing demands of ICT Accessibility and Assistive Technology products and services in Qatar and the Arab region.
By Dr. Suzanne H. Hammad and Dr. Dena Al-Thani
Advances in technologies and innovations over the past decade have sought solutions to ease the burden on caregivers and help persons with dementia live more independently and improve their overall wellbeing. Intelligent...
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Traditionally, assistive technology is considered a separate form of technology designed for persons with disabilities. This kind of technology focuses mainly on tasks like movement, reading, writing, controlling devices, and hearing. However, the modulization of products...
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There is no doubt that education is one of the most vital areas in societies, as the development and progress of peoples are mainly linked to the effectiveness and quality of their education systems. Today in the digital age, learners are looking for innovative learning...
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Considering the way we work and learn now, and how our methods have drastically changed, the year 2020 will be long remembered as the COVID-19 year. Many workers were forced to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and students in many countries resorted to remote...
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Emergency notification during pandemics is part of broader risk management, company-wide communication and emergency planning strategies, to improve communication, workflow, and services before, during, and after an emergency. As it is very important that the message is...
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The task of navigating through new spaces can often be challenging for people with disabilities, and especially for people with visual disabilities and the elderly unless they were already acquainted with the pathways and key landmarks. This applies to both indoor and...
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By Dr. Dena Al-Thani
Technology-supported coaching in conjunction with a variety of persuasive methods can be considered of great potential in supporting the elderly independent living. One of the goals of persuasive technology is to promote and initiate behavioral change....
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Mada Center Qatar is a W3C member working on the localization of the international standards and guidelines to enhance the digital accessibility journey of persons with disabilities and the Elderly, Since January 2020, Mada leads the Authorized Arabic Translation of WCAG...
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By Achraf Ben Jamaa
Mada Innovation Program aims to encourage innovators to create Arab technological solutions for people with disabilities and the elderly in Qatar and the Arab world. This program seeks to support and develop innovations and skills necessary to...
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