Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
25 results found tagged visual accessibility.
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AI4XR: AI in Extended Reality for 3D Scene Editing and Accessibility Design
This CHI '26 Doctoral Consortium paper summarises Junlong Chen's PhD research at the University of Cambridge on integrating AI — specifically large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs) — into extended reality (XR) workflows. The r…
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Accommodating Color Blind Computer Users
This paper from the University of East Anglia presents an algorithm for recoloring digital images and documents so that color information is preserved for color blind viewers, particularly dichromats (people missing one type of cone cell). The algori…
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SmartColor: Disambiguation Framework for the Colorblind
This paper presents SmartColor, a framework that automatically repaints coloured documents so that people with colour vision deficiencies can perceive the same colour effects — such as contrast, shared colour grouping, and distinguishability — that t…
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A Framework of Assistive Pointers for Low Vision Users
This paper from the University of Saskatchewan proposes a four-dimensional framework for systematically exploring the design space of assistive mouse pointers for low vision computer users. The authors argue that while various pointer assistance tech…
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Improving Calibration Time and Accuracy for Situation-Specific Models of Color Differentiation
This paper presents ICD-2, a significantly improved situation-specific model of human color differentiation designed to make personalised color accessibility tools practical for real-world use. Color vision deficiencies (CVDs) affect people's ability…
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VizLens: A Robust and Interactive Screen Reader for Interfaces in the Real World
This paper introduces VizLens, a system that functions as a screen reader for physical interfaces in the real world, enabling blind people to independently use inaccessible appliances like microwaves, thermostats, kiosks, and checkout terminals. VizL…
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Real Time Object Scanning Using a Mobile Phone and Cloud-based Visual Search Engine
This paper presents Scan Search, an iPhone application that enables blind users to identify everyday objects in real time by continuously scanning with their phone camera rather than taking individual photos. The core challenge addressed is that blin…
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RegionSpeak: Quick Comprehensive Spatial Descriptions of Complex Images for Blind Users
This paper introduces RegionSpeak, a mobile application that helps blind users get comprehensive spatial descriptions of complex visual scenes by combining image stitching with parallelized crowdsourced labeling. The authors identify a gap in existin…
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Reconciling User and Designer Preferences in Adapting Web Pages for People with Low Vision
This paper addresses the challenge of adapting web pages for people with low vision while preserving the original design intent. Unlike simple approaches that override all colors or apply uniform changes, the authors frame web page adaptation as a mu…
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The effect of typeface and font size on reading text on a tablet computer for older and younger people
This study investigated how typeface (serif vs. sans serif) and font size (14, 16, and 18 point) affect reading performance and preferences on tablet computers for younger and older people. The research was conducted cross-culturally in both Thailand…