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Survey for people who are blind or vision impaired
We're researchers at Stanford University interested in assistive technology. We're using this survey to learn more about how you get around. Anyone who completes the survey will be entered in a raffle for a $100 Amazon gift card.
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What is your degree of visual difficulty? Choose one:
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Totally blind
Blind – can see light and shapes
Low vision – limited visual acuity
Low vision – limited visual field
Limited vision but not legally blind
Other:
What age group best describes you? Choose one:
Less than 21 years old
Between 21 and 44 years old
Between 45 and 65 years old
Over 65 years old
Prefer not to answer
Clear selection
Which gender best describes you? Choose one:
Male
Female
Other/ Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
Clear selection
How often do you travel somewhere outside of your home? Choose one:
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Almost every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
Once a month or less
Other:
The last few times you traveled outside of your home, did you travel with someone else? Choose one:
I always travel with someone else
I usually travel with someone else
I sometimes travel with someone else, sometimes alone
I usually travel alone
I always travel alone
Other:
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What are some things you find difficult about traveling outside of your home by yourself? Check all that apply:
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Crossing streets
Running into obstacles hanging at head or chest-level
Running into low-lying obstacles
Running into other pedestrians
Cracks in the sidewalk, potholes, or other unexpected terrain
Curbs or stairs
Knowing which route to follow to my destination
Construction or other unexpected detours
Finding ride-sharing or paratransit vehicles
Finding bus or train stops
Locating entrances to buildings
Finding a place within a larger building or mall
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Are there any other things you find difficult about traveling outside of your home by yourself? Please explain:
Your answer
How do you travel longer distances? Choose all that apply:
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Use door-to-door pick-up service (e.g. Access-a-Ride)
Use public transport
Driving
I do not travel
Other:
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Do you use any of these tools while walking? Choose all that apply:
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White cane
Guide dog
Telescope, monoculars, or another device with a lens
Other:
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Do you use anything else to help you get from one place to another? Examples include smartphone apps, GPS devices, or anything else. List everything that you use:
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Your answer
Do you use, or are you familiar with any electronic travel aids? For example, electronic canes like Ultra Cane or We Walk cane, or smart wristbands like Sunu Band or Way Band. Choose one:
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I have used one of these devices
I know someone who has used one of these, but have not used one myself
I have heard of one of these, but don't know anyone who uses one
I have never heard of any of these devices
Other:
Would you be interested in using an electronic travel aid like an electronic cane, smart wristband, or something else? Choose one:
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Yes
No
Depends on the device
Other:
If you had the chance to buy an electronic travel aid that could help you avoid obstacles or navigate indoors or outdoors, how much would you consider spending on it? Choose one:
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Up to $25
Up to $50
Up to $100
Up to $200
Up to $500
Up to $1000
I wouldn't buy it, even if it was free
Other:
If you have heard of electronic travel aids before, why don't you use one now? Select all that apply:
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They are too expensive
I prefer to use something else
I don't know where to buy them
I think they are too hard to use
I don't think they work well
I don't think they would help me
I am not interested in buying a new device
I do use one
Other:
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Which of these features are essential for an electronic travel aid to have in order to be useful to you? Check all that apply:
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Can use GPS to reach my destination
Alerts me when I might run into an obstacle
Helps keep me on route to my destination
Does not require earphones to use
Lightweight
Small enough to fit in a purse or backpack when I'm not using it
Something that I can wear
Something that can attach to my white cane
Long battery life
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If an electronic travel aid had all the features you checked above, would you consider using it? Choose one:
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Yes
No
Maybe
Would you consider using an electronic travel aid instead of your white cane, guide dog, or what you currently use to travel? Select one:
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Yes, I would use an electronic travel aid instead of what I currently use
No, I would use both an electronic travel aid and what I currently use
No, I would not use an electronic travel aid at all
Other:
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