Lei Shi, Ross McLachlan, Yuhang Zhao, Shiri Azenkot
{"title":"Magic Touch: Interacting with 3D Printed Graphics","authors":"Lei Shi, Ross McLachlan, Yuhang Zhao, Shiri Azenkot","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982153","url":null,"abstract":"Graphics like maps and models are important learning materials. With recently developed projects, we can use 3D printers to make tactile graphics that are more accessible to blind people. However, current 3D printed graphics can only convey limited information through their shapes and textures. We present Magic Touch, a computer vision-based system that augments printed graphics with audio files associated with specific locations, or hotspots, on the model. A user can access an audio file associated with a hotspot by touching it with a pointing gesture. The system detects the user's gesture and determines the hotspot location with computer vision algorithms by comparing a video feed of the user's interaction with the digital representation of the model and its hotspots. To enable MT, a model designer must add a single tracker with fiducial tags to a model. After the tracker is added, MT only requires an RGB camera, so it can be easily deployed on many devices such as mobile phones, laptops and smart glasses.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127570574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Keith Atkinson, Jaclyn A. Barnes, Judith Albee, P. Anttila, Judith Haataja, Kanak Nanavati, Kelly S. Steelman, C. Wallace
{"title":"Breaking Barriers to Digital Literacy: An Intergenerational Social-Cognitive Approach","authors":"Keith Atkinson, Jaclyn A. Barnes, Judith Albee, P. Anttila, Judith Haataja, Kanak Nanavati, Kelly S. Steelman, C. Wallace","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982183","url":null,"abstract":"In entering the digital realm, older adults face obstacles beyond the more clearly understood physical and cognitive barriers traditionally associated with accessibility. This experience report is a collection of narratives from learners and student tutors who participate in our digital literacy sessions for seniors. We point out ways in which attitudes and motivations, framed by social and cultural factors, can either hinder or assist with adoption of commodity digital technology among older newcomers. We also show how a social-cognitive approach can help learners overcome barriers to digital literacy.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115408788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samantha McDonald, Niara Comrie, Erin Buehler, N. Carter, Braxton Dubin, Karen L. Gordes, S. McCombe-Waller, A. Hurst
{"title":"Uncovering Challenges and Opportunities for 3D Printing Assistive Technology with Physical Therapists","authors":"Samantha McDonald, Niara Comrie, Erin Buehler, N. Carter, Braxton Dubin, Karen L. Gordes, S. McCombe-Waller, A. Hurst","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982162","url":null,"abstract":"Physical therapists have a history of modifying and making assistive technology (AT) to fit the unique needs of their patients. However, lack of materials, time, and access to training can restrict what they can create. While 3D printing has the opportunity to empower physical therapists to develop highly customized, economical, and timely assistive technology; little is known about the feasibility of using 3D printing in a clinical setting, and how to teach and engage physical therapists in physical prototyping. We collaborated with physical therapy professors and students at a medical university to integrate 3D printing and AT design into a graduate-level physical therapy class. Our investigation showed 3D printing is a viable tool for clinical production of AT. We found opportunities and barriers to 3D printing in the physical therapy field, and we present four considerations relevant to integrating 3D printing into clinical practice: 1) exploring augmentations versus novel AT designs, 2) improvements to novice 3D modeling software, 3) adjusting for prototype fidelity, and 4) selecting 3D printing materials. This paper contributes knowledge toward the understanding of practical applications of 3D printing in a clinical setting and teaching 3D modeling to non-engineers.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130088833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Szpiro, Shafeka Hashash, Yuhang Zhao, Shiri Azenkot
{"title":"How People with Low Vision Access Computing Devices: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities","authors":"S. Szpiro, Shafeka Hashash, Yuhang Zhao, Shiri Azenkot","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982168","url":null,"abstract":"Low vision is a pervasive condition in which people have difficulty seeing even with corrective lenses. People with low vision frequently use mainstream computing devices, however how they use their devices to access information and whether digital low vision accessibility tools provide adequate support remains understudied. We addressed these questions with a contextual inquiry study. We observed 11 low vision participants using their smartphones, tablets, and computers when performing simple tasks such as reading email. We found that participants preferred accessing information visually than aurally (e.g., screen readers), and juggled a variety of accessibility tools. However, accessibility tools did not provide them with appropriate support. Moreover, participants had to constantly perform multiple gestures in order to see content comfortably. These challenges made participants inefficient-they were slow and often made mistakes; even tech savvy participants felt frustrated and not in control. Our findings reveal the unique needs of low vision people, which differ from those of people with no vision and design opportunities for improving low vision accessibility tools.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"134 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114113972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Hofmann, Julie Burke, J. Pearlman, G. Fiedler, Andrea Hess, Jonathan Schull, S. Hudson, Jennifer Mankoff
{"title":"Clinical and Maker Perspectives on the Design of Assistive Technology with Rapid Prototyping Technologies","authors":"M. Hofmann, Julie Burke, J. Pearlman, G. Fiedler, Andrea Hess, Jonathan Schull, S. Hudson, Jennifer Mankoff","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982181","url":null,"abstract":"In this experience report, we describe the experiences of volunteer assistive device designers, clinicians, and human computer interaction and fabrication researchers who met at a summit on Do-It-Yourself Assistive Technology. From the perspectives of these stakeholders, we elucidate significant challenges of introducing rapid prototyping to the design of professional assistive technology, and opportunities for advancing assistive technology. We describe these challenges and opportunities in the context of an emerging gap between clinical and volunteer assistive device design. Whereas clinical process is fully led by the question, \"will this do harm\", while volunteers chaotically pursue the lofty goal of providing assistive technology to all. While all stakeholders hold the same core goals, there are many practical limitations to collaboration and development.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121387683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hernisa Kacorri, S. Mascetti, Andrea Gerino, D. Ahmetovic, Hironobu Takagi, C. Asakawa
{"title":"Supporting Orientation of People with Visual Impairment: Analysis of Large Scale Usage Data","authors":"Hernisa Kacorri, S. Mascetti, Andrea Gerino, D. Ahmetovic, Hironobu Takagi, C. Asakawa","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982178","url":null,"abstract":"In the field of assistive technology, large scale user studies are hindered by the fact that potential participants are geographically sparse and longitudinal studies are often time consuming. In this contribution, we rely on remote usage data to perform large scale and long duration behavior analysis on users of iMove, a mobile app that supports the orientation of people with visual impairments. Exploratory analysis highlights popular functions, common configuration settings, and usage patterns among iMove users. The study shows stark differences between users accessing the app through VoiceOver and other users, who tend to use the app more scarcely and sporadically.Analysis through clustering of VoiceOver iMove user interactions discovers four distinct user groups: 1) users interested in surrounding points of interest, 2) users keeping the app active for long sessions while in movement, 3) users interacting in short bursts to inquire about current location, and 4) users querying in bursts about surrounding points of interest and addresses. Our analysis provides insights into iMove's user base and can inform decisions for tailoring the app to diverse user groups, developing future improvements of the software, or guiding the design process of similar assistive tools.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131400630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Session details: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users","authors":"Christian Vogler","doi":"10.1145/3254064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3254064","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133478697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Halley P. Profita, Abigale Stangl, Laura Matuszewska, Sigrunn Sky, Shaun K. Kane
{"title":"Nothing to Hide: Aesthetic Customization of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants in an Online Community","authors":"Halley P. Profita, Abigale Stangl, Laura Matuszewska, Sigrunn Sky, Shaun K. Kane","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982159","url":null,"abstract":"Hearing aids and cochlear implants can improve accessibility and quality of life for people with hearing impairments. However, use of these devices may cause concern amongst some users due to sociocultural issues such as unwanted attention and perceived stigma. While some individuals may respond to these concerns by attempting to conceal their devices, or even abandoning their devices, others have responded by making their devices more visible through aesthetic customization, and some have begun to share these customizations online. In this paper, we describe community interactions in an online forum dedicated to customized hearing aids and cochlear implants. We found that community members discussed customization tools and techniques, shared their customizations, and provided each other with encouragement and support. Community members customized their devices as a means of self-expression that demonstrated the wearer's fashion sense, revealed favorite sports teams and characters, and marked holidays and personal milestones. Our findings may inform the design of assistive technologies that better support personalization, customization, and self-expression.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134032486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yao-Jen Chang, Ya-Shu Kang, Yao-Sheng Chang, Hung-Huan Liu, Yu-Ling Chiu, C. C. Kao
{"title":"Designing a Kinect2Scratch Game to Help Teachers Train Children with Intellectual Disabilities for Pedestrian Safety","authors":"Yao-Jen Chang, Ya-Shu Kang, Yao-Sheng Chang, Hung-Huan Liu, Yu-Ling Chiu, C. C. Kao","doi":"10.1145/2982142.2982185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/2982142.2982185","url":null,"abstract":"Children with intellectual disabilities (ID) may need to undergo long-term cognitive training to enhance the possibility of social inclusion. Pedestrian safety is a critical issue when it comes to participating in community activities for children with ID. Currently, no commercial pedestrian safety training products are available for public special education schools. Consequently, teachers normally gave lectures with the support of slides and pictures to enhance children's ability of getting around in the community. This study employs the Microsoft Kinect technology and image recognition technology to create a pedestrian safety training system which may be applicable for people with ID. To motivate people with ID to engage in the training, we gamified the training of pedestrian safety for children with ID in special education school settings. By leveraging the Scratch language and Kinect2Scratch tool, the teacher who will use the system may be able to do the customization without technical support. Preliminary results of 15 children with ID, aged 9-10, testing the game are presented.","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133892582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Session details: Keynote Presentation","authors":"Matt Huenerfauth","doi":"10.1145/3254063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/3254063","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":306165,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121947619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}