... interaction. It was highlighted that this can get easier with better management of typing (e.g. through taking regular breaks), as well as through configuring one or two syllable commands to take the strain off a developer’s voice. P2 commented on common accessibility issues with VS Code when using Talon...

... in kiosks in the different operators of the metropolitan transport authority (ATM) environment. The study gives a voice to people with ASD and makes a theoretical and practical contribution to making urban transport increasingly digitized after the COVID-19 pandemic, more accessible and inclusive...

... into challenges and opportunities for technology access for this population. Findings The authors found that refugees and their families are significantly impacted by disabilities and mental health challenges. Additionally, while refugees have access to resources and services, they face a number of structural...

...Tamari Lukava; Dafne Zuleima Morgado Ramirez; Giulia Barbareschi Purpose This paper explores the accessibility barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals regarding the use of Extended Reality (XR) technologies and the difficulties faced by developers in creating neurodivergent inclusive XR...

... the literature mainly focuses on technical devices presenting results for wayfinding, a lack of integration of user needs is identified. The inclusive, participative developed application offers step-by-step directions for pre-trip planning through an accessible user interface. Design/methodology/approach...

... technology (ICT) related accessibility practice. Design/methodology/approach The approach taken to this examination is to draw on presentations, panel discussions and World Café reflections from an international symposium held in Montreal where researchers and practitioners debated two key questions...

...Helena Garcia Carrizosa; Kieron Sheehy; Jonathan Rix; Jane Seale; Simon Hayhoe Purpose This paper aims to report the findings of a systematized literature review focusing on participatory research and accessibly in the context of assistive technologies, developed for use within museums by people...

...Sophie Brinsmead Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the accessibility of Apple’s iPad. The discussion focusses on the accessibility of this technology to children and young people with cerebral palsy (CP), reviewing a range of literature. Terms including “inclusion” are debated...

... in the related fields such as research and development, accessibility, and building and interior designs. Finally, the user evaluation was carried out by three focus groups of three experts in risk assessment to verify the usability of the system. Findings This paper provides the design and methodology...

... method for creating data grounded personae that accurately describe the characteristics and goals of children with ASC. Such personae can be used to design and develop more accessible and usable products. Personae are imaginary representations of users, but Cooper (1999) argues that they should...

... for manual and powered wheelchair users to circulate easily in toilet stalls. The methodology can provide evidence to support the improvement of construction norms in terms of accessible circulation areas. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only...

...Orly Lahav; Nuha Chagab; Vadim Talis Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine a central need of students who are blind: the ability to access science curriculum content. Design/methodology/approach Agent-based modeling is a relatively new computational modeling paradigm that models...

... in other fields. Chris Creed can be contacted at: creedcpl@bham.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Assistive technology Accessibility Disability art Disabled artists Eye gaze tracking Physical impairment Disabled artists can experience significant physical barriers...

... Limited 2016 Older people Disability Accessibility Online learning Independence Smart phone Due to the rapid advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs), individuals can now access information from data, collectively create new-shared values through collaboration...

...Markus Weninger; Gerald Ortner; Tobias Hahn; Olaf Drümmer; Klaus Miesenberger Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enhance accessibility of graphical information in particular for blind and visually handicapped people. Design/methodology/approach – Prototype development based...

...Elke Mattheiss; Georg Regal; Johann Schrammel; Markus Garschall; Manfred Tscheligi Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the issue of tailored text input methods for visually impaired and blind users that are needed on touchscreen devices to support their accessibility. Previous...

... technologies for people with dementia, the evidence to date indicates great potential for its use. If provided with the right support and guidance, safer walking technology has the potential to increase freedoms and independence for people with dementia; gaining them improved access to outdoor spaces...

... of the successes and failures in improving accessibility during remodelling had on care provision, in order to offer advice to social housing providers planning to remodel existing properties into ECH. Design/methodology/approach – The data consisted of an inventory of accessibility features and assistive...

... accident) has increasing prevalence in low-middle income countries. This research aims to provide a form of therapy to people for whom physical access to rehabilitation services is limited. Originality/value – The use of multi-player online video games as rehabilitation is a relatively unexplored...

... at: pb400@cam.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Experimentation Human factors Measurement Hearing impairment Simulation Accessibility According to the WHO, over 275 million people globally had moderate-to-profound hearing impairment and 80 per cent of them are in low...