Literature Reviews

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

• Evaluation of Non-Visual Panning Operations Using Touch-Screen Devices

  HariPrasath Palani, Nicholas A. Giudice (2014) — Proceedings of the 16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers & Accessibility (ASSETS 2014)

  This demonstration paper addresses a critical challenge in non-visual access to graphical information on touchscreens: how to pan across large-format graphics (maps, floor plans) without losing spatial orientation. The authors built on their Vibro-Au…

  • visual impairment
  • tactile graphics
  • haptic feedback
  • touchscreen accessibility
  • non-visual maps
  • vibro-audio interface
  • panning
  • sensory substitution