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Web Accessibility: Methods, Techniques and Tools for Design, Development and Evaluation/Monitoring
Web Accessibility has become technically mature, politically accepted and legally enforced around the world. In Europe, for example, following the UNCRPD the Web Accessibility Directive (Directive 2016/2102), the European Accessibility Act and the related standard EN 301 549 shape a…
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The Impact of Cognitive Accessibility on Mental Health
Calling all academics, researchers, and practitioners that are involved in the research, development, or application, of information communication technology that addresses accessibility issues experienced by persons with mental health disabilities.Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design and digital accessibility barriers can trigger…
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Tactile Graphics and 3D Models for Blind People and Shape Recognition by Touch
In the last few decades, remarkable progress has been made in the development of exact 3D solid models. This is mainly attributable to modern technology and techniques such as information technology, shape measurement, and digital manufacturing. Exact models are useful…
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Sustainable and Accessible Metaverse for All: User Centred Design and User Participation in New Virtual and Immersive Environments
The metaverse holds the potential to revolutionize social interaction by providing new opportunities to communicate, learn, work, and interact online. It is expected that by 2026, 25% of the population will spend at least one hour per day in the…
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New Methods for Creating Accessible Material in Higher Education
The right to inclusive education is guaranteed by Article 24 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities including access to higher education. Universities and other institutions for higher education are responsible to provide accessible study conditions…
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Making Entertainment Content More Inclusive
Television, film, theatre and music form an important cluster of creative artefacts for the evolution of culture in a society. In order for a member of society to be fully included, access to these artefacts is critical. Not only should…
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Internet of Things: Services and Applications for People with Disabilities and Elderly Persons
The Internet of Things is ushering in a societal revolution: anything and everything can now be connected. The emergence of MicroElectro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) – miniaturized structures, sensors, actuators and microelectronics – will allow any object to be connected, which could…
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Interaction Techniques for Motor Disabled Users
The use of digital tools (PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.) is essential in today’s world. We use them every day, whether in professional or personal surroundings. It is therefore important that these devices are accessible by everyone and on all platforms.…
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Innovation and Change in the Delivery of Future Assistive Technology Services
Changing demographics and demand following the COVID pandemic with associated public policy changes have had a long-lasting impact on disabled people and the assistive technology services designed to meet their needs. The importance of innovation in both design and delivery…
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ICT to Support Inclusive Education – Universal Learning Design (ULD)
Education is a basic right and essential for both self-development and access to employment. However, many disabled people experience barriers to accessing education and consequently have fewer opportunities than non-disabled people. Approaches to overcoming these barriers include the use of…