Smartphones, Disability and the Australian Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic for People who are Blind and with Low Vision

• Published in: Disability studies quarterly Vol. 41; no. 3
• Main Authors: Ellis, Katie, Kent, Mike, Locke, Kathryn, McRae, Leanne, Dau, Duc, Peaty, Gwyneth
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Ohio State University Libraries 13.09.2021
• Subjects: australia; blind; contact tracing apps; covid-19; digital access; low vision; smartphones

This paper offers insight into and analysis of the disparate and diverse experiences of Australians with disability, at the intersections of technology and geography during the COVID-19 pandemic.Drawing on interviews with the blind and low vision community we identify a significant cross-generationa...