Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
5 results found tagged interaction techniques.
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Dynamically Adapting GUIs to Diverse Input Devices
This paper presents an analysis framework and demonstration tool (Input Adapter Tool, IAT) for automatically modifying desktop application interfaces to accommodate alternative input devices. Most GUI applications assume keyboard and mouse input, cre…
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Leveraging Proprioception to Make Mobile Phones More Accessible to Users with Visual Impairments
This paper extends Virtual Shelves — an interaction technique that leverages proprioception (the sense of body position and movement) to provide eyes-free access to mobile phone shortcuts — for users with visual impairments. The core concept is elega…
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Towards Accessible Touch Interfaces
This paper presents an empirical evaluation of touch screen interaction techniques with 15 tetraplegic users, aiming to provide evidence-based guidance for designing accessible mobile touch interfaces. The authors recognized that while touch screen d…
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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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Comparing Locomotion Techniques in Virtual Reality for People with Upper-Body Motor Impairments
This paper presents the first empirical study comparing the accessibility of virtual reality locomotion techniques — methods for navigating virtual environments — for people with upper-body motor impairments. Despite over 100 distinct locomotion tech…