Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
7 results found tagged video conferencing.
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Networked Reminiscence Therapy for Individuals with Dementia by Using Photo and Video Sharing
This paper presents a networked reminiscence therapy system that enables remote delivery of therapy to people with dementia using IP videophones combined with web-based photo and video sharing. Reminiscence therapy — where a therapist uses photos, ob…
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Dual Level Intraframe Coding for Increased Video Telecommunication Bandwidth
This paper from the Applied Science and Engineering Laboratories at the University of Delaware presents a dual-level video compression approach designed to make sign language transmission viable over bandwidth-limited telephone networks. The authors …
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Video Conferencing Tools: Comparative Study of the Experiences of Screen Reader Users and the Development of More Inclusive Design Guidelines
This comprehensive study investigates the accessibility and usability of three major video conferencing platforms—Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams—for blind and visually impaired people using screen readers. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandem…
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Teleconference Accessibility and Guidelines for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users
This experience report from two Gallaudet University researchers examines the accessibility challenges that deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) users face in teleconference environments, drawing on nearly a decade of first-hand participation across platfo…
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Mixed Abilities and Varied Experiences: a group autoethnography of a virtual summer internship
This paper presents a group autoethnography of Microsoft Research's Ability Team during the summer 2020 virtual internship — the company's first all-remote intern cohort. Eleven team members (6 authors, 5 meta-authors) journaled their experiences ove…
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Distance Meetings During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Are Video Conferencing Tools Accessible for Blind People?
This paper evaluates the accessibility of three major video conferencing platforms — Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams — for blind users who rely on screen readers and keyboard navigation. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic when video confer…
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"Just like meeting in person" - Examination of interdependencies in dementia-friendly virtual activities
This paper examines how dementia-friendly social programs delivered by cultural and social organizations were adapted to virtual formats during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what this reveals about the interdependencies that make such programs successfu…