Abstract
In many respects, cognitive difficulties and learning impairments are the poor relation of Universal Access (UA) research. Research into emotional impairments is even less common. A simple review of almost any general UA or Assistive Technology conference proceedings will typically show a strong bias towards sensory (vision and hearing) impairment, with a strong minority addressing motor impairment issues. This is an improvement on the situation a few years ago where the vast majority of the papers would be based solely on blindness, despite that particularly impairment constituting only 14% of people with a vision impairment and 2% of the overall prevalence of functional impairment in the general population [7]. This paper discusses the reasons why such a disparity exists and summarises the outcome of an International Symposium, hosted by the IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center, to establish the state-of-the-art in research and best practices for supporting access for users with cognitive difficulties and learning impairments.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Universal access in human computer interaction |
Subtitle of host publication | coping with diversity |
Editors | Constantine Stephanidis |
Place of Publication | Berlin |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
Pages | 706-715 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783540732792 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540732785, 3540732780 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 4th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction - Beijing, China Duration: 22 Jul 2007 → 27 Jul 2007 Conference number: 4th |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
Volume | 4554 |
ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
Conference
Conference | 4th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction |
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Abbreviated title | UAHCI 2007 |
Country/Territory | China |
City | Beijing |
Period | 22/07/07 → 27/07/07 |
Keywords
- Cognitive impairment
- Learning difficulties
- Design best practices