NDLI: Human-computer interaction in assistive technology: from "Patchwork" to "Universal Design"

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Abascal, J.
Copyright Year	2002
Description	Author affiliation: Lab. of Human-Comput. Interaction for Special Needs, Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Donostia, Spain (Abascal, J.)
Abstract	Personal computers offer people with disabilities new possibilities for personal autonomy and social integration. To be able to profit from computers, disabled users need interfaces that suit their skills and assist them in overcoming physical and cognitive barriers. The first experiences in adaptation of the equipment for people with disabilities were oriented to individual solutions and lacked generality. To excel this "Patchwork" approach, another design philosophy, Universal Design was outlined. HCI methods and tools are having a positive influence over interface design for people with disabilities and helped in the way to Universal Design. Nevertheless a long way has to be walked until this philosophy is widely generalized. For this goal some strategies are suggested: to use sound design methodologies oriented to guarantee accessibility and usability; to ensure user involvement in the design process; and to bear legal and ethical aspects in mind.
File Size	393084
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780374371
ISSN	1062922X
DOI	10.1109/ICSMC.2002.1176076
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2002-10-06
Publisher Place	Tunisia
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Microcomputers Computer interfaces Physics computing Human computer interaction Design methodology Usability Process design Law Legal factors Ethical aspects
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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