Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
139 results found tagged older adults.
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Accessible Computing -- Past Trends and Future Suggestions: Commentary on "Computers and People with Disabilities"
This influential commentary by Alan Newell reflects on 15 years of progress since Glinert and York's seminal 1992 paper on computers and disability. While acknowledging advances—specialized journals, accessibility features in mainstream software, AAC…
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Exploring Methods to Improve Pen-Based Menu Selection for Younger and Older Adults
This study investigates why users struggle with pen-based menu selection on tablet PCs, particularly older adults, and tests two approaches for reducing errors. Building on a baseline study that identified three error types (slipping, drifting, and "…
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Video Modeling for Training Older Adults to Use New Technologies
This paper investigates the effectiveness of video modeling combined with guided error training for teaching older adults to use complex technology systems. Part of the ALISA project (Adaptive Learning Support for Older Adults) at Humboldt University…
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Multi-Layered Interfaces to Improve Older Adults' Initial Learnability of Mobile Applications
This paper investigates whether multi-layered (ML) interfaces can improve the learnability of mobile applications for older adults. ML interfaces present novice users with a simplified, reduced-functionality layer containing only basic features, allo…
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Health Problem Solving by Older Persons Using a Complex Government Web Site: Analysis and Implications for Web Design
This study examined how older adults (ages 50-85) navigate Medicare.gov to complete a realistic health-related task: finding quality ratings for home health care agencies. The researchers recruited 112 participants stratified by age decade (50s, 60s,…
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Write-N-Speak: Authoring Multimodal Digital-Paper Materials for Speech-Language Therapy
This paper presents Write-N-Speak, a digital pen toolkit that enables speech-language therapists to create custom multimodal therapy materials for clients with aphasia—a communication disorder often resulting from stroke that affects approximately 80…
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How Older Adults Learn to Use Mobile Devices: Survey and Field Investigations
This research investigates how older adults (65+) learn to use mobile devices, combining a survey study of 131 respondents across three age groups (20-49, 50-64, 65+) with an in-depth field study of six older adults learning to use an Android smartph…
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Effects of Target Expansion on Selection Performance in Older Computer Users
This research investigates target expansion as an assistive technique for improving mouse pointing performance in older computer users. Target expansion dynamically enlarges clickable targets as the cursor approaches, conserving screen space while pr…
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Understanding Age and Technology Experience Differences in Use of Prior Knowledge for Everyday Technology Interactions
This study investigates how people of different ages and technology experience levels draw upon prior knowledge when using everyday technologies. The researchers conducted a 10-day diary study with 30 participants divided into three groups: younger a…
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Technology for Supporting Care Staff in Residential Homes
This paper addresses a neglected population in accessibility research: care staff who provide day-to-day support to residents in care homes, particularly those with dementia. While technology has been developed to support healthcare administrators, m…