Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
749 results found tagged assistive technology.
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Invisible, Unreadable, and Inaudible Cookie Notices: An Evaluation of Cookie Notices for Users with Visual Impairments
This study investigates the accessibility of cookie notices for users with visual impairments (VI), combining automated testing of 46 top UK websites with a user study of 100 participants who use assistive technology. The researchers employed multipl…
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A3C: An Image-Association-Based Computing Device Authentication Framework for People with Upper Extremity Impairments
This paper presents A3C (Accessible image-Association-based Authentication for Computing devices), a novel authentication framework designed for people with upper extremity impairments (UEI). Over 20 million Americans have conditions—including trauma…
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Helping or Hindering: Inclusive Design of Automated Task Prompting for Workers with Cognitive Disabilities
This paper addresses the significant employment barriers faced by people with cognitive disabilities (PwCDs) in the United States, where only 28.6% of the approximately 8.8 million working-age adults with cognitive disabilities are employed. Those wh…
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In-Page Navigation Aids for Screen-Reader Users with Automatic Topicalisation and Labelling
This paper addresses a fundamental challenge for screen reader users: navigating lengthy web documents that lack proper heading structure. When web pages do not include semantic headings or internal navigation links, users must read content linearly,…
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From Automation to User Empowerment: Investigating the Role of a Semi-automatic Tool in Social Media Accessibility
This paper presents SONAAR (Social Networks Accessible Authoring), a semi-automatic tool designed to improve social media accessibility by combining AI-powered image recognition with user-generated descriptions. The research addresses a persistent pr…
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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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Image Recognition Tools for Blind and Visually Impaired Users: An Emphasis on the Design Considerations
This research examines the current landscape of image recognition tools (IRT) designed for blind and visually impaired users, evaluating their capabilities against user needs and ISO ergonomic design standards. The authors conducted both a comprehens…
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QC Speller: User Interface Design of a Hands-Free Touch-Free Speller with Brain Electroencephalogram Sensory Rhythm
This paper presents QC Speller, a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) text entry system designed for people with severe motor impairments who cannot use traditional keyboards, mice, or touchscreens. The system uses electroencephalography (EEG) to de…
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How Can Haptic Feedback Assist People with Blind and Low Vision (BLV): A Systematic Literature Review
This comprehensive systematic literature review examines 20 years (2004–2024) of research on haptic assistive tools for people who are blind or have low vision (BLV), analyzing 132 papers from 11 major HCI venues including CHI, ASSETS, UIST, and IEEE…
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Exploring the SoundVizVR Plugin in the Development of Sound-Accessible Virtual Reality Games: Insights from Game Developers and Players
This paper presents SoundVizVR, a Unity plugin designed to make virtual reality games accessible to deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) users by visualizing in-game sounds. The research addresses a significant gap in VR accessibility—while visual content …