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A goal of accessible technology (AT) design is often to increase independence, i.e., to enable people with disabilities to accomplish tasks on their own without help. Recent work challenges this view by recognizing the role of ‘help’ in addressing the ...

Self-localization and wayfinding are challenging tasks for people with visual impairments (PVIs), severely impacting independent mobility. Visual “You-are-here” (YAH) maps are useful for assisting local wayfinding of sighted users. They are used to self-...

Reminiscing with photo collections offers significant psychological benefits but poses challenges for people with visual impairment (PVI). Their current reliance on sighted help restricts the flexibility of this activity. In response, we explored using ...

Heads-up computing proposes a novel approach to interaction with digital devices in everyday life. This approach is based on a human-centered design, utilizing wearables like head-mounted displays to free individuals from limitations such as the ...

This paper presents and summarizes nine Special Thematic Session (STS) papers focusing on navigational assistive technologies for persons with disabilities, particularly for blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals. The selected papers cover ...

MathML has been successful in improving the accessibility of mathematical notation on the web. All major screen readers support MathML to generate speech, allow navigation of the math, and generate braille. A troublesome area remains: handling ...$$

The evolution of interactive television (iTV) services offers diverse functionalities and resources, revolutionizing audiovisual consumption. Despite advancements in making iTV accessible to visually impaired users in Portugal, significant room ...

This paper addresses the performance of mathematics by Individuals with Blindness or Severe Low Vision (IBSLV) at the middle school level. At these levels, students can no longer rely on counting strategies and tangibles to perform mathematics but ...

Blindness and visual impairment (BVI) are significant barriers to independent learning. While there have been advancements in assistive technologies, a critical need remains for tailored tools that empower individuals with blindness to access and ...

The development of accessible digital games has been discussed through multiple publications in the 21st century; however, little to no attention has been given to analog gaming. Like video games, Collectible Card Games (CCG) have also gained ...

The layout of physical spaces can create barriers to the mobility of people with visual impairments. On the other hand, technological advancements provide means to help eliminate these barriers. Smartphone apps can guide the blind to navigate through ...

For individuals with visual impairments, self-employment offers the opportunity to customize work experiences specific to both their needs and abilities, and to design a work environment that takes flexibility and accommodations into account. In this ...

Blind and visually-impaired (BVI) users often rely on alt-texts to understand images. AI-generated alt-texts can be scalable and efficient but may lack details and are prone to errors. Multi-layered touch interfaces, on the other hand, can provide rich ...

In this paper, we describe a study conducted with twelve orientation and mobility (O&M) trainers working in India; an example of a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). We inquired about experiences gaining training, instructing others on O&M techniques,...

The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) community has consistently focused on the experiences of users moderated by social media platforms. Recently, scholars have noticed that moderation practices could perpetuate biases, resulting in the marginalization ...

Many Virtual Reality (VR) locomotion techniques have been proposed, but those explored for and with blind people are often custom-made or require specialized equipment. Consequently, it is unclear how popular techniques can support blind people’s VR ...

Ensuring equal access to voting for visually impaired individuals remains a challenge. This study presents DINIG, a software designed to enable visually impaired individuals to participate effectively in Philippine elections. The software, developed ...

In recent years, serious games have become more common in engineering education and vocational training as learning tools. Serious games often require active participation from learners, encouraging them to apply knowledge and skills in a ...

In this initial study, we addressed the challenge of assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision (BLV) in familiarizing themselves with new environments. Navigating unfamiliar areas presents numerous challenges for BLV individuals. We sought ...

Assistive Technology (AT) has facilitated the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Regarding the visually impaired, the use of AT can be crucial in ensuring access to Information and Communication Technologies. However, in ...