Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
5 results found tagged multimedia.
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aiBrowser for multimedia: introducing multimedia content accessibility for visually impaired users
A companion paper to Sato et al.'s Flash-transcoding work, this 2007 paper from the same IBM Tokyo Research Lab team introduces aiBrowser — an accessible web browser purpose-built for multimedia-heavy sites of the era (ABC News Video, YouTube, Disney…
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Assistive Social Interaction for Non-Speaking People Living in the Community
This paper addresses the social isolation experienced by non-speaking people living independently in the community, a problem intensified by the shift from institutional to community-based care in the UK. The authors argue that while community care a…
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Using the Musical Multimedia Tool ACMUS with People with Severe Mental Disorders: A Pilot Study
This demo paper from the University of Navarra presents a pilot study evaluating ACMUS (Accessible Music), a multimedia tool that adds visual and interactive dimensions to music therapy for people with severe mental disorders. Music therapy has shown…
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Multimedia dictionary of American Sign Language
This paper describes the Multimedia Dictionary of American Sign Language (MM-DASL), a Macintosh application functioning as a bilingual ASL-English dictionary that presents signs in full-motion digital video using Apple's QuickTime technology. The pro…
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Supporting Engagement and Comprehension Online Through Multiple Means of Expression
This paper from CAST (the organization that developed the Universal Design for Learning framework) examines how offering multiple means of expression — writing, drawing, and audio recording — in online academic discussions affects engagement among st…