Literature Reviews

Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.

• A Haptic Tool for Group Work on Geometrical Concepts Engaging Blind and Sighted Pupils

  Jonas Moll, Eva Pysander (2013) — ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing

  This study investigates how haptic technology can support collaborative geometry learning between visually impaired and sighted pupils in inclusive classrooms. The researchers developed two haptic applications using PHANTOM devices: a static environm…

  • haptic interfaces
  • collaborative learning
  • visual impairment
  • education
  • geometry
  • force feedback
  • multimodal interaction

• It's Hip to Be Square: A Tangible User Interface for Quadrilateral Learning

  Scott George Lambert, Adish Pawar, Taliesin L. Smith, Jennifer Tennison, Emily B. Moore, Jenna Gorlewicz (2025) — ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing

  This paper presents the Smart Quad, a tangible user interface (TUI) designed to make geometry learning accessible through physical manipulation of four-sided shapes. The Smart Quad pairs via Bluetooth with the PhET Quadrilateral Simulation, creating …

  • tangible user interface
  • TUI
  • blind and low vision
  • mathematics education
  • geometry
  • inclusive design
  • manipulatives
  • multimodal
  • sonification
  • embodied learning