Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
51 results found tagged higher education.
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A Readability Evaluation of Real-Time Crowd Captions in the Classroom
This paper evaluates the readability of real-time captions produced by three different approaches in a higher education classroom setting: professional CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captionists, automatic speech recognition (ASR), …
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Best Practices for Teaching Accessibility in University Classrooms: Cultivating Awareness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Diverse Users
This qualitative study investigates how accessibility is taught in US university computing programs, drawing on interviews with 18 professors from top institutions and content analysis of syllabi and course materials. Framed by "authentic learning" p…
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Impact of Online Learning in the Context of COVID-19 on Undergraduates with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns
This mixed-methods study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic's shift to online learning affected undergraduate students with disabilities and mental health concerns at a large US public university. The researchers compared 28 students with disabilitie…
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Creating 'a Simple Conversation': Designing a Conversational User Interface to Improve the Experience of Accessing Support for Study
This paper presents the ADMINS (Assistants for the Disclosure and Management of Information about Needs and Support) project, which developed a virtual assistant named "Taylor" to help students disclose disabilities and arrange support at The Open Un…
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Measuring the Accuracy of Automatic Speech Recognition Solutions
This study provides independent, comprehensive benchmarking of 11 common automatic speech recognition (ASR) services to assess their real-world accuracy for accessibility purposes. The research addresses a critical gap: while vendors claim "state-of-…
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Digital Accessibility Education in Context: Expert Perspectives on Building Capacity in Academia and the Workplace
This substantial qualitative study examines how socio-cultural contexts shape digital accessibility education in both academic and workplace settings. The researchers engaged 55 experienced accessibility educators through an expert panel method (30 p…
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I Don't Want to Sound Rude, but It's None of Their Business: Exploring Security and Privacy Concerns around Assistive Technology Use in Educational Settings
This qualitative study investigates the security and privacy concerns of students with disabilities who use assistive technology (AT) in higher education settings. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 8 students who use various f…
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Navigating the Cyborg Classroom: Telepresence Robots, Accessibility Challenges, and Inclusivity in the Classroom
This field study examines how telepresence robots—mobile robots with screens that allow remote users to move through physical spaces—facilitate or hinder accessibility and inclusivity in university classrooms. The researchers conducted participatory …
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SlidePacer: Improving Class Pace for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
This short paper from Rochester Institute of Technology introduces SlidePacer, a prototype tool designed to synchronize PowerPoint slide transitions with sign language interpretation in university classrooms. The paper addresses a fundamental challen…
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Improving the Academic Inclusion of a Student with Special Needs at University Bordeaux
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…