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I present research in enhancing exercise and art exploration for people who are blind or low vision.

http://www.sigaccess.org/2016/08/enhancing-quality-of-life-for-people-who-are-blind-or-low-vision-using-computing-technology/

Abstract: Blind people rely mostly on the auditory feedback of screen readers to consume digital information. Efficiency is a problem especially in situations where relevant information must be r...

http://www.sigaccess.org/2016/04/enhancing-blind-peoples-information-scanning-with-concurrent-speech/

Abstract: It is still recognized as a challenge task while blind and visually impaired people travel outdoor independently, even if there are a number of assistive mobility aids available. In add...

http://www.sigaccess.org/2016/01/acquisition-of-spatial-environmental-information-from-tactile-displays/

The thesis researches the design and evaluation of vocabulary prompts on a head-worn display to support persons with aphasia in conversation.

http://www.sigaccess.org/2015/08/the-cost-of-turning-heads-the-design-and-evaluation-of-vocabulary-prompts-on-a-head-worn-display-to-support-persons-with-aphasia-in-conversation/

This thesis demonstrates the importance of interactive maps for visually impaired people and their spatial cognition.

http://www.sigaccess.org/2013/11/interactive-maps-for-visually-impaired-people-design-usability-and-spatial-cognition/

We explore individual differences among blind people and assess how they are related with mobile interface demands, both at low (e.g. performing an on-screen gesture) and high level (text-entry) ...

http://www.sigaccess.org/2012/09/user-sensitive-mobile-interfaces-accounting-for-individual-differences-amongst-the-blind/

This work examines how HCI and CS techniques can impact language development , empathy and the role communication impairment has on linguistic patterns and conversation quality.

http://www.sigaccess.org/2012/05/developing-hci-technology-to-aid-in-communication-research-for-individuals-with-impairments-a-language-and-linguistic-perspective/

This dissertation explores a consumer device-driven approach that is centered on multiple view perspectives (MVP)

http://www.sigaccess.org/2010/12/optimizing-video-presentations-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-participants-in-mainstream-classrooms/

We have studied real world pointing use from older adults and individuals with motor impairments and developed novel techniques to analyze their performance.

http://www.sigaccess.org/2010/09/using-data-about-real-world-pointing-performance-to-improve-computer-access-with-automatic-assessment/

As a proposed solution to this situation, from the engineering perspective, the methodological support AWA (Accessibility for Web Applications) is presented in this thesis.

http://www.sigaccess.org/2010/03/awa-methodological-framework-in-the-accessibility-domain-for-web-application-development/