Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
3 results found tagged spatial learning.
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Learning Non-Visual Graphical Information Using a Touch-Based Vibro-Audio Interface
This paper evaluates a vibro-audio interface on a commercial Samsung Galaxy tablet that provides non-visual access to graphical information through synchronized vibration and audio feedback triggered by touch exploration. When users trace their finge…
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Uncovering Information Needs for Independent Spatial Learning for Users Who Are Visually Impaired
This paper presents two studies examining how visually impaired individuals learn about their environments and build cognitive maps — the mental representations of spatial relationships that sighted people largely construct through casual visual obse…
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Experimental Evaluation of Multi-scale Tactile Maps Created with SIM, a Web App for Indoor Map Authoring
This paper introduces Semantic Interior Mapology (SIM), a web application that democratizes tactile map creation by allowing anyone to trace a floor plan image and automatically generate embossable tactile maps at multiple scales. Unlike outdoor envi…