A Study of Mobile Application Accessibility Interface for Quranic Braille Learning

The widespread availability of mobile technology and increased smartphone usage present an opportunity to significantly improve Quranic Braille learning for blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals through mobile applications (apps). By integrating with braille assistive devices, offering text-to-speech functionality and providing interactive learning experiences, mobile applications can greatly enhance the learning process. However, while studies on the development of mobile applications exist, there is a limited body of research focused on the design aspects of mobile apps to learn Quranic Braille. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop a user-centred mobile app focuses on the user interface (UI) that is tailored to the needs of BVI individuals to learn Quranic Braille. We developed a prototype for learning Quranic Braille that consist of an assistive device and a mobile application. This prototype is used to collect user requirements and validate design decisions. By actively involving BVI individuals, we gather valuable feedback that will help shape the development of the application. The study focuses on evaluating the usability and effectiveness of the mobile app's user interface with a touchscreen. The findings of this study indicate that a mobile app for learning Quranic Braille is potentially useful and worthy of further exploration. Further study is necessary to develop and refine interface design for BVI individuals, including the optimal use of UI adaptation to learn Quranic Braille.