Assistant Professor Kyle Rector was recently awarded an NSF Grant entitled "Novel technology for improving access to trainer-led aerobic exercise for people who are blind."

This research will

• create knowledge that will help designers of future assistive technologies;
• help enhance the quality of life for people who are visually impaired, providing them with an opportunity to have an accessible experience in group-based aerobic exercise classes.

This two-year project has been awarded $174,995

Unabridged award abstract may be found here.

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