Literature Reviews

Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.

• Using a Telepresence Robot to Improve Self-Efficacy of People with Developmental Disabilities

  Natalie Friedman, Alex Cabral (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This student research paper investigates whether telepresence robots can improve the self-efficacy and wellbeing of people with developmental disabilities (DD) by enabling them to remotely explore public spaces. People with DD often depend on others …

  • developmental disability
  • telepresence
  • robotics
  • self-efficacy
  • community participation
  • social accessibility
  • wellbeing
  • intellectual disability

• GeniAuti: Tracking Challenging Behaviors of Children with Autism for Data-Driven Interventions

  Kiwon Choi, Dongho Jang, Dasol Lee, Seoyoung Park (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This student research competition paper presents GeniAuti, a mobile application designed to help caregivers of children with autism track challenging behaviors using the ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) framework. Challenging behaviors in autism…

  • autism
  • challenging behavior
  • mobile application
  • data visualization
  • voice recognition
  • caregiving
  • behavior tracking

• Bend Passwords on BendyPass: A User Authentication Method for People with Vision Impairment

  Daniella Briotto Faustino, Audrey Girouard (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This demonstration paper presents BendyPass, a flexible silicone device that allows people with vision impairments to enter passwords through physical bend and fold gestures rather than typing PINs or text passwords. The project addresses a significa…

  • visual impairment
  • security
  • user authentication
  • deformable user interface
  • haptic feedback
  • shoulder surfing
  • prototyping

• Improving the Academic Inclusion of a Student with Special Needs at University Bordeaux

  John J. Kelway, Anke M. Brock, Pascal Guitton, Aurélie Millet, Yasushi Nakata (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This experience report describes a collaborative effort between accessibility researchers, student support services (PHASE), and a motor and speech-disabled student (YN) at the University of Bordeaux to improve his academic participation. YN, over 60…

  • 3D printing
  • assistive technology
  • text entry
  • motor disability
  • higher education
  • DIY assistive technology
  • keyguard
  • inclusive education

• "Wow! You're Wearing a Fitbit, You're a Young Boy Now!": Socio-Technical Aspirations for Children with Autism in India

  Sumita Sharma, Krishnaveni Achary, Harmeet Kaur, Juhani Linna, Markku Turunen, Blessin Varkey, Jaakko Hakulinen, Sanidhya Daeeyya (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This paper explores how socio-technical aspirations — the ambitions and desires of stakeholders to own or use technology for personal benefit or societal acceptance — influence technology adoption for children with autism in India. The research is ba…

  • autism
  • Global South accessibility
  • technology adoption
  • wearable technology
  • physical activity
  • cultural accessibility
  • co-design
  • children

• Turn Right: Analysis of Rotation Errors in Turn-by-Turn Navigation for Individuals with Visual Impairments

  Dragan Ahmetovic, Uran Oh, Sergio Mascetti, Chieko Asakawa (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This paper examines a frequently overlooked problem in navigation assistance for blind and visually impaired (BVI) people: how accurately users execute rotation instructions during turn-by-turn guidance. While much research has focused on improving l…

  • navigation
  • blindness
  • orientation and mobility
  • indoor navigation
  • assistive technology
  • turn-by-turn navigation
  • Bluetooth beacons

• Maritime Buoyage on 3D-Printed Tactile Maps

  Mathieu Simonnet, Serge Morvan, Dominique Marques, Olivier Ducruix, Arnaud Grancher, Sylvie Kerouedan (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This demonstration paper presents work from the Brest Bay Touch project to create 3D-printed maritime maps accessible to people with visual impairments, with a particular focus on representing sea marks (buoys, lighthouses, and other navigational aid…

  • 3D printing
  • tactile maps
  • visual impairment
  • spatial cognition
  • maritime accessibility
  • co-design
  • blindness

• "It Looks Beautiful but Scary": How Low Vision People Navigate Stairs and Other Surface Level Changes

  Yuhang Zhao, Elizabeth Kupferstein, Doron Tal, Shiri Azenkot (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This qualitative study investigates how people with low vision experience and navigate surface level changes — stairs, curbs, and other depth transitions — in built environments. Using contextual inquiry, the researchers observed and interviewed 14 p…

  • low vision
  • mobility
  • navigation
  • depth perception
  • stairs
  • physical accessibility
  • contextual inquiry
  • built environment

• Examining Image-Based Button Labeling for Accessibility in Android Apps through Large-Scale Analysis

  Anne Spencer Ross, Xiaoyi Zhang, James Fogarty, Jacob O. Wobbrock (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This paper presents the first large-scale analysis of mobile app accessibility, focusing specifically on label-based accessibility barriers in image-based buttons across 5,753 free Android apps. The researchers analyzed three classes of interactive i…

  • mobile accessibility
  • Android
  • screen readers
  • image labeling
  • large-scale analysis
  • automated testing
  • content descriptions

• Designing a Context Aware AAC Solution

  Conor McKillop (2018) — Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS '18)

  This student research competition paper explores the design of a context-aware AAC keyboard prototype that uses mobile device sensors — particularly GPS and Wi-Fi positioning — to suggest location-relevant phrases and categories for people with speec…

  • augmentative and alternative communication
  • context awareness
  • word prediction
  • cerebral palsy
  • mobile accessibility
  • speech generating devices
  • communication
  • participatory design
  • user-centered design