Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
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SoundNarratives: Rich Auditory Scene Descriptions to Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
This paper introduces SoundNarratives, a real-time system that generates rich, contextual auditory scene descriptions tailored to deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) users. Existing sound recognition technologies typically classify sounds into predefined …
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Exploring AI-Fabrication in Shaping the Future of DIY-AT Design: Insights from Makers
This paper investigates how generative AI can support Do-It-Yourself assistive technology (DIY-AT) design and fabrication. The researchers developed a web-based GenAI interface that combines text-to-image generation (via MidJourney) and image-to-3D m…
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"I Want to Connect, But...": Exploring Socially Isolated Older Adults' Views on Social Engagement and Technology for Connecting
This paper presents a qualitative study examining how socially isolated older adults perceive social engagement and the role technology might play in supporting their connections. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 adults ag…
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Vibration Or Voice? Enhancing EQ Information Accessibility for Blind Music Producers with Haptics
This paper investigates the use of vibrotactile feedback patterns (Tactons) as an alternative to screen readers for conveying equaliser (EQ) audio effect settings to blind and visually impaired (BVI) music producers working in Digital Audio Workstati…
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Understanding Human-AI Misalignment in LLM-Based Job-Seeking Support for Neurodivergent Users
This paper examines how misalignments manifest between neurodivergent job-seekers and a GPT-4-powered career support chatbot deployed by Mentra, a neuroinclusive employment platform with over 46,000 neurodivergent users. The researchers analysed 348 …
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In Sync: Exploration of a Multi-sensory Artefact for Dance Accessibility with People who are Blind or Have Low Vision and Dance Teachers
This paper explores how a multi-sensory artefact combining spatialised audio and haptic feedback can support contemporary dance learning for people who are blind or have low vision (BLV). The system uses a Vicon motion tracking system to compare the …
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Designing for Colour Vision Deficiency: A Scoping Review of Resources That Support Designers in Choosing Accessible Colours
This paper presents a comprehensive scoping review of 113 academic papers focused on design methods that support colour accessibility for people with colour vision deficiency (CVD). CVD affects approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women, making cer…
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CARTGPT: Real-Time Correction of CART Captions Using Large Language Models
This paper introduces CARTGPT, a real-time system that enhances Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captions by combining human-generated CART transcripts with automatic speech recognition (ASR) output and using GPT-4 to detect and corre…
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A11yShape: AI-Assisted Accessible 3-D Modeling for Blind and Low-Vision Programmers
This paper presents A11yShape, a novel system that makes 3-D modeling accessible to blind and low-vision (BLV) programmers through code-based modeling with AI assistance. The system integrates with OpenSCAD, a programmatic 3-D modeling environment wh…
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From Screen Reading to "Scene Reading" in SceneVR: Touch-Based Interaction Techniques for Use in Virtual Reality by Blind and Low-Vision Users
This paper introduces "scene reading," a novel interaction paradigm that extends the familiar concept of touch-based screen reading from 2-D interfaces to 3-D virtual reality environments. The authors developed SceneVR, a system that streams the live…