Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
51 results found tagged dyslexia.
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Towards Language Independent Detection of Dyslexia with a Web-based Game
This paper presents MusVis, a web-based game designed to detect dyslexia in children using musical and visual elements that are language independent, potentially enabling screening before children learn to read. Dyslexia affects 5-15% of the world’s …
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Adaptable Accessibility Features for Mathematics on the Web
This paper presents the accessibility features in MathJax version 3, the widely-used JavaScript library for rendering mathematics on the web. The fundamental challenge is that standard mathematical markup formats (LaTeX, ASCIIMath, presentation MathM…
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Teacher Views of Math E-learning Tools for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
This paper examines how teachers use math e-learning tools with students who have specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in grades 5-8, a population where approximately 5% of US public school students are identified as having an SLD. SLDs predominantl…
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PDF Readability Enhancement on Mobile Devices
This paper presents PDFroggy, an Android application that applies content transformation techniques to PDF documents on mobile devices to enhance readability. The research addresses a specific gap: while previous work has demonstrated that content tr…
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Screening Risk of Dyslexia Through a Web-Game Using Language-Independent Content and Machine Learning
This paper presents MusVis, a web-based game designed to screen for dyslexia risk using language-independent content and machine learning, enabling potential early detection even in pre-readers who have not yet developed literacy skills. Dyslexia aff…
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How Online Tests Contribute to the Support System for People With Cognitive and Mental Disabilities
Approximately one in three people worldwide experience a cognitive or mental disability at some point in their lives, yet significant barriers — cost, lack of insurance, transportation, stigma, family resistance, and not knowing where to seek help — …
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Cognitive Function vs. Accessible Authentication: Insights from Dyslexia Research
This paper explores the accessibility challenges that password-based authentication poses to people with dyslexia, arguing that accessibility is a neglected third dimension alongside the well-studied security and usability considerations. The authors…
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LaMPost: Design and Evaluation of an AI-assisted Email Writing Prototype for Adults with Dyslexia
This paper introduces LaMPost, a prototype email-writing interface powered by Google's LaMDA large language model, designed to support adults with dyslexia through AI-assisted writing features. The research team, which included members with lived exp…
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The story behind Dytective: how we brought research results on dyslexia and accessibility to Spanish public schools
This invited talk paper presents the decade-long research and entrepreneurial journey behind Dytective, a platform that combines machine learning and gamified exercises to detect risk of dyslexia and provide personalized interventions. Dyslexia affec…
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Math-to-Speech Effectiveness and Appreciation for People with Developmental Learning Disorders
This short paper presents a user study with 19 Italian university students who have Developmental Learning Disorders (DLD), examining whether text-to-speech (TTS) access to mathematical formulae improves their ability to memorize math syntax and thei…