... to communicate more effectively with hearing people. A total of 76 deaf adults were involved in various stages of the research. This paper presents the participatory design activities (N=8) and results of usability testing (N=8). Findings The study found that users were completely satisfied...

...–technology relationship and demonstrates the significance and implications of this approach. Design/methodology/approach In total, 31 older citizens (M=80.5 years, SD=5.97 years) were engaged in a participatory design process revolving around the embodied experiences of the participants. The aim...

.../approach Two autistic teenagers were involved in participatory design processes to elaborate and develop together a collaborative game of their choice using the visual programming software, Kodu Game Lab. Findings With the support of adults (teachers and the researcher), the participants were able...

...Nigel Newbutt; Marc Fabri; Phoenix C.S. Andrews; Heta K. Pukki Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on engaging young autistic people in the participatory design of the Autism&Uni online toolkit. The purpose of the toolkit is to provide autistic students with information...

... with autism. Autism is defined in part by difficulties in social communication and interaction, and is therefore particularly pertinent when considering the opportunities and challenges of participatory design (PD). Design/methodology/approach – A series of presentations from key researchers...

... Assistive technology Disability Participatory design In the case of both Projects 1 and 2 engaging with participants was not just about encouraging ownership and uptake of the AT research outcomes, but also to fill the knowledge gaps between the designer/researchers’ expertise and those...

... design to create a democratic and accessible approach to assistive technology design. Design/methodology/approach – The authors employed a community-engaged participatory design methodology where we incorporated input from stakeholders into the design of the interface. Close collaboration with our...

... be customized by each user to map a small number of words they can speak clearly to commands in the computer system, thereby adding a new modality to their interaction. Design/methodology/approach – The interface was developed in two phases: in the first phase, the authors used participatory design...

...Roberto Manduchi; James Coughlan; Klaus Miesenberger; Harald Holone; Jo Herstad Purpose The purpose of this paper is to bring together the fields of participatory design, design for all, accessible music, tangible interaction and musicking to propose musicking for all, where participants can take...

... telehealthcare technologies will be better designed, more usable, easier to prescribe effectively, more acceptable to more users in more contexts, and ultimately more common place in homes throughout the UK. Key words Home care systems; telecare; care at home; stakeholder requirements; participatory design...

... between pedagogy, knowledge about child development, people and technology. Technology enhanced learning Adaptive learning environments Educational intervention The autism spectrum Social interaction and communication Participatory design © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Karen...

... that will help shape and frame ongoing design work for the successful deployment of rehabilitation technologies in real homes. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Elderly Stroke rehabilitation Human computer interaction Homes of the future Smart homes Participatory design Lesley Axelrod...