Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
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Using data from social media websites to inspire the design of assistive technology
This doctoral consortium paper proposes using social media data as a low-cost, scalable method to inform the design of assistive technology, addressing limitations of traditional user research approaches. The author argues that designing assistive te…
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Lake Devo: accessible online role-play
This extended abstract describes Lake Devo, a web-based role-playing environment developed at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) for collaborative learning, and the strategies used to make it accessible to blind students using s…
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TactBack: VibroTactile braille output using smartphone and smartwatch for visually impaired
This extended abstract presents TactBack, a system that uses vibration patterns on off-the-shelf smartphones and smartwatches to convey braille characters haptically. The system was motivated by the limitations of audio-based screen reader feedback (…
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Improving OER websites for learners with disabilities
This extended abstract presents an OER (Open Educational Resources) website designed to enhance the user experience of learners with disabilities when searching for and retrieving educational resources. The authors argue that despite the inclusive vi…
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An online chess game designed for people with dyslexia
This paper presents an online chess learning platform specifically designed for people with dyslexia and investigates whether people with dyslexia learn and play chess differently from those without. The researchers built an instrumented web-based ch…
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Exploring pedagogical culture for accessibility education in computing science
This paper examines the state of accessibility education in computing science through the lens of pedagogy—the theory and practice of teaching and learning. Lewthwaite and Sloan argue that while significant efforts are underway to embed accessibility…
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Masterplanning the digital campus to support learners with disabilities
This position paper from accessibility consultants at The Paciello Group argues that educational organizations delivering online learning need a strategic, holistic approach to digital accessibility rather than the reactive, remediation-based practic…
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Accessible OzPlayer Video Player
This extended abstract presents OzPlayer, a web video player built by Australian accessibility consultancy AccessibilityOz specifically to address the widespread inaccessibility of popular video players on the web. The authors, who routinely audited …
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Identifying Challenges and Opportunities in Computer-Based Vocational Training for Low-Income Communities of People with Intellectual Disabilities
This paper presents findings from a qualitative field study of computer-mediated vocational training for low-income students with intellectual disability (ID) at APAE DE SÃO PAULO, a Brazilian NGO that provides educational support, vocational trainin…
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AudioDraw: User Preferences in Non-Visual Diagram Drawing for Touchscreens
This paper investigates how people who are blind can independently create visual diagrams on touchscreen tablets, addressing a significant gap in accessibility. Diagram-building features in productivity tools like MS Word, PowerPoint, and UML editors…