Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
190 results found tagged cognitive accessibility.
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Computer Usage by Children with Down Syndrome: Challenges and Future Research
This landmark study presents findings from a large-scale survey of approximately 600 parents of children with Down syndrome (DS) about their children's computer usage challenges. The research addresses a critical gap: while DS characteristics are wel…
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The Effect of Voice Output on AAC-Supported Conversations of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease
This study investigated whether digitized voice output on AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices would improve conversations for people with moderate Alzheimer's disease. The researchers hypothesized that voice output might function…
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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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Investigating User Behavior for Authentication Methods: A Comparison between Individuals with Down Syndrome and Neurotypical Users
This groundbreaking study provides the first experimental research on how individuals with Down syndrome (DS) interact with web authentication mechanisms. The researchers conducted a six-week longitudinal study with 10 adults with DS (ages 18-39) and…
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Speech Interaction with Personal Assistive Robots Supporting Aging at Home for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease
This study examines speech-based interaction between older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and a mobile assistive robot called ED, designed to help with activities of daily living. The research addresses a critical healthcare challenge: many nat…
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The Effect of Font Type on Screen Readability by People with Dyslexia
This eye-tracking study investigates how different font types affect screen reading performance for people with dyslexia compared to non-dyslexic readers. The researchers recruited 97 native Spanish speakers—48 diagnosed with dyslexia and 49 without—…
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Iterative Design and Field Trial of an Aphasia-Friendly Email Tool
This paper presents Amail, an email client specifically designed for people with aphasia—an acquired communication disorder typically caused by stroke that affects language comprehension and expression. Unlike existing AAC (Augmentative and Alternati…
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Effects of Virtual Reality Properties on User Experience of Individuals with Autism
This study systematically examines how five virtual reality user interface attributes affect the experience of high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorder (HFASD). The research addresses a critical gap in VR design guidelines for autis…
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Toward a Competency-based Approach to Co-designing Technologies with People with Intellectual Disability
This paper proposes a Competency-based design approach for co-designing technologies with people with intellectual disability, extending Wobbrock et al.'s influential ability-based design framework. While ability-based design focuses on what users "c…