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Is universal accessibility on track?
pp. 135-143
Abstract
Even if the evolution of accessibility engineering is generally considered as impressive, one can question whether it is producing the expected result or not. A deeper analysis can discover that theoretical improvements and practical demonstrators coming from research are not producing proportionate enhancements in the lives of users with disabilities. Starting from an analysis of the role of the research, development, and manufacturing, this paper develops a critical review of the current situation regarding the application of science and engineering to the accessibility field, in order to find the cause of possible weak points, failures and misapplications.
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Antona Margherita, Stephanidis Constantine (2016) Universal access in human-computer interaction. methods, techniques, and best practices: 10th international conference, UAHCI 2016, held as part of HCI international 2016, Toronto, ON, Canada, july 17-22, 2016. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 135-143
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40250-5_13
Full citation:
Abascal Julio, Azevedo Luis, Cook Albert (2016) „Is universal accessibility on track?“, In: M. Antona & C. Stephanidis (eds.), Universal access in human-computer interaction. methods, techniques, and best practices, Dordrecht, Springer, 135–143.