  Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) owing to recent developments in Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), are becoming
increasingly intuitive and functional. They are especially promising for older
adults, also with special needs, as VUIs remove some barriers related to access
to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions. In this pilot
study we examine interdisciplinary opportunities in the area of VUIs as
assistive technologies, based on an exploratory study with older adults, and a
follow-up in-depth pilot study with two participants regarding the needs of
people who are gradually losing their sight at a later age.
