Understanding and supporting the use of accommodating technologies by adult learners with reading disabilities

Abstract

Developing computer accommodations for users with reading disabilities involves several challenges: diversity of needs, stigma risks, and self-advocacy issues. This paper proposes a two-fold approach to address these issues. First, participatory design with reading-disabled users will inform necessary directions for technology development. Second, to help individual users identify what accommodations can benefit them, intelligent software will be developed. This software will also aid in the configuration of the accommodations.