Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
749 results found tagged assistive technology.
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Haptic Gloves Prototype for Audio-Tactile Web Browsing
This paper presents preliminary work on FeelX, a haptic gloves system designed to enable blind users to explore web page layouts through touch. The research addresses a fundamental limitation of screen readers: they present web content serially, crea…
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An Enhanced Electrolarynx with Automatic Fundamental Frequency Control based on Statistical Prediction
This demonstration paper presents a prototype system that enhances electrolarynx speech by automatically controlling pitch (fundamental frequency, or F0) using statistical prediction. An electrolarynx is a speaking aid device used by laryngectomees—p…
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Using In-Situ Projection to Support Cognitively Impaired Workers at the Workplace
This research investigates whether projecting assembly instructions directly onto a workspace (in-situ projection) can help cognitively impaired workers complete more complex tasks compared to traditional pictorial instructions. The work addresses a …
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The Invisible Work of Accessibility: How Blind Employees Manage Accessibility in Mixed-Ability Workplaces
This qualitative field study examines how blind employees navigate accessibility in shared office environments where they work alongside sighted colleagues. The researchers conducted a multi-session study with five blind office workers (ages 25-54) a…
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A System for Controlling Assisted Living Environments Using Mobile Devices
This paper presents EasyHouse, a smartphone-based home automation system designed to be accessible for people with motor disabilities while remaining usable by all family members. The system addresses a gap in the smart home market: most domotic (hom…
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ForeSee: A Customizable Head-Mounted Vision Enhancement System for People with Low Vision
This paper presents ForeSee, a video see-through augmented reality system that enhances the visual experience for people with low vision. Unlike assistive technologies that bypass vision entirely (like screen readers), ForeSee leverages users' remain…
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Collaborative Creation of Digital Tactile Graphics
This paper presents the Tangram Workstation, a collaborative system enabling sighted transcribers and blind reviewers to work together in real-time when creating tactile graphics. The fundamental insight is that current tactile graphics production in…
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TactileMaps.net: A Web Interface for Generating Customized 3D-Printable Tactile Maps
This demonstration paper presents TactileMaps.net, a web-based tool that enables visually impaired users to independently generate customized 3D-printable tactile maps. Tactile maps are valuable tools for helping blind individuals understand their en…
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Can We Make Dynamic, Accessible and Fun One-Switch Video Games?
This demonstration paper tackles a significant gap in accessible gaming: children with severe motor disabilities who rely on single-switch input are typically limited to static, time-independent games that lack the dynamic engagement of mainstream vi…
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Using Dynamic Audio Feedback to Support Peripersonal Reaching in Visually Impaired People
This demonstration paper explores how dynamic audio feedback can help blind and visually impaired people locate and reach for objects in their immediate (peripersonal) space. The research addresses an important developmental challenge: blind children…