Literature Reviews

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

• Evaluation of Onscreen Precompensation Algorithms for Computer Users with Visual Aberrations

  Miguel Alonso, Armando Barreto, Julie A. Jacko, Malek Adjouadi (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper from Florida International University and Georgia Institute of Technology presents the results of human subject testing of precompensation algorithms designed to improve onscreen image quality for computer users with visual aberrations. Th…

  • low vision
  • visual aberration
  • precompensation
  • image processing
  • deconvolution
  • keratoconus
  • myopia
  • astigmatism
  • GUI accessibility
  • icon recognition

• Adoption and Configuration of Assistive Technologies: A Semiotic Engineering Perspective

  Katherine Deibel (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper from the University of Washington proposes applying semiotic engineering — an HCI design methodology rooted in semiotics (the study of signs, symbols, and their meanings) — to address the high abandonment rate of assistive technologies. St…

  • assistive technology
  • technology adoption
  • semiotic engineering
  • technology discontinuance
  • reading disabilities
  • dyslexia
  • design methodology
  • configuration
  • stigma

• An Operantly Conditioned Looking Task for Assessing Infant Auditory Processing Ability

  Jason Nawyn, Cynthia Roesler, Teresa Realpe-Bonilla, Naseem Choudhury, April A. Benasich (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper from the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University describes the design and evaluation of a gaze-driven interface for assessing rapid auditory processing (RAP) abilities in infants aged 4 to 6 months. The researc…

  • early intervention
  • eye tracking
  • infant assessment
  • auditory processing
  • language impairment
  • operant conditioning
  • clinical tools
  • developmental disabilities
  • dyslexia

• Older Women and Digital TV: A Case Study

  Sri Kurniawan (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper from the University of Manchester investigates why digital television (DTV) services are unappealing to older women in the UK, using a Delphi interview technique with a panel of three expert DTV older women users (aged 69, 70, and 75) who …

  • aging
  • digital television
  • technology adoption
  • digital divide
  • older adults
  • gender
  • Delphi method
  • usability
  • interactive television

• Humming Control Interface for Hand-held Devices

  Sook Young Won, Dong-In Lee, Julius Smith (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper from Stanford University presents a control-by-humming interface that allows hands-free operation of portable devices such as cell phones and music players through subvocal humming detected by a Bluetooth-connected insertion earphone/micro…

  • alternative input
  • hands-free control
  • subvocal input
  • pitch detection
  • motor impairment
  • mobile accessibility
  • voice interface
  • assistive technology

• Techniques to Assist in Developing Accessibility Engineers

  Jim A. Carter, David W. Fourney (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper describes the design and outcomes of CMPT 480/840 "Accessible Computing," a computer science course at the University of Saskatchewan focused on producing Accessibility Engineers rather than merely raising awareness of accessibility issues…

  • accessibility education
  • accessibility engineering
  • curriculum design
  • universal access
  • computer science education
  • professional development
  • ISO 9241
  • WCAG

• A Novel Wayfinding System Based on Geo-coded QR Codes for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments

  Yao-Jen Chang, Shih-Kai Tsai, Yao-Sheng Chang, Tsen-Yung Wang (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper presents a wayfinding prototype system that uses geo-coded QR codes placed at decision points along routes to provide just-in-time navigation directions to people with cognitive impairments. Developed by researchers at Chung Yuan Christian…

  • cognitive impairment
  • wayfinding
  • QR code
  • navigation
  • ubiquitous computing
  • intellectual disability
  • Down syndrome
  • independent living
  • assistive technology

• EasyVoice: Integrating Voice Synthesis with Skype

  Paulo A. Condado, Fernando G. Lobo (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper presents EasyVoice, a system developed at the University of Algarve that integrates text-to-speech synthesis with Skype to enable people with voice disabilities to have real-time phone conversations. The core insight is that while TTS syst…

  • voice disabilities
  • text-to-speech
  • VoIP
  • augmentative communication
  • virtual keyboard
  • cerebral palsy
  • scanning input
  • word completion

• MathPlayer V2.1: Web-based Math Accessibility

  Neil Soiffer (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This paper describes MathPlayer v2.1, a plug-in developed by Design Science, Inc. that renders MathML visually in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat/Reader while providing extensive accessibility features for people with print disabilities…

  • mathematical accessibility
  • MathML
  • screen readers
  • braille
  • print disabilities
  • synchronized highlighting
  • math-to-speech
  • PDF accessibility
  • learning disabilities

• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) for Communication and Control

  Jonathan R. Wolpaw (2007) — Proceedings of the 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '07)

  This keynote paper from Jonathan Wolpaw at the Wadsworth Center (New York State Department of Health) provides an overview of brain-computer interface (BCI) research aimed at developing augmentative communication and control technology for people wit…

  • brain-computer interface
  • augmentative communication
  • neuromuscular disorders
  • ALS
  • EEG
  • electrocorticography
  • assistive technology
  • locked-in syndrome