Literature Reviews

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

• Wheelchair-Based Game Design for Older Adults

  Kathrin M. Gerling, Regan L. Mandryk, Michael R. Kalyn (2013) — Proceedings of the 15th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS)

  This paper addresses the design of motion-based video games that are accessible to institutionalized older adults using wheelchairs. More than half of Canadians over 65 in residential care use wheelchairs, and wheelchair use severely limits opportuni…

  • game accessibility
  • wheelchair
  • older adults
  • motion-based games
  • Kinect
  • physical activity
  • assistive technology
  • aging

• Visual Complexity, Player Experience, Performance and Physical Exertion in Motion-Based Games for Older Adults

  Jan Smeddinck, Kathrin M. Gerling, Saranat Tiemkeo (2013) — Proceedings of the 15th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (Assets '13)

  This paper investigates how visual complexity (graphical fidelity) affects player experience, in-game performance, and physical exertion in motion-based games designed for older adults. The study is motivated by the growing use of kinesiatric serious…

  • game accessibility
  • older adults
  • aging
  • visual complexity
  • serious games
  • rehabilitation
  • physical therapy
  • motion-based games
  • Parkinson's disease
  • exertion games
  • visual impairment