AphasiaWeb

Miller, Hannah; Buhr, Heather; Johnson, Chris; Hoepner, Jerry K.

doi:10.1145/2513383.2513439

Cited by 10 publications

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“…Specific aspects of use such as email have been addressed, for example, work by Al Mahmud and Martens (2013) whose research involved collaboration between computer scientists, SLTs and people with aphasia to design and initially evaluate 'Amail', a simplified and accessible email tool. An accessible social media tool for aphasia was explored by Miller, Buhr, Johnson, and Hoepner (2013) using a participatory design approach to develop the software and provide initial evaluation.…”

Section: Internet Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Aphasia in an Internet age: wider perspectives on digital inclusion

2015

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Section: Internet Usementioning

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Aphasia in an Internet age: wider perspectives on digital inclusion

2015

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“…Our participants reported using a variety of applications on their iPads, suggesting an opportunity for an ecosystem of applications that support the communication needs of individuals with aphasia. For example, research has explored the development of dedicated email clients [2] and social networking sites [20] for individuals with aphasia. TalkingTiles is currently only available on tablets, and thus is only appropriate for one-handed use when a surface upon which the tablet can be rested is nearby.…”

Section: Accessible Surface Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

TalkingTiles

Huijbregts

Wallace

2015

Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Interactive Tabletops &Amp; Surfaces - ITS '15

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The development of 'Post-PC' interactive surfaces, such as smartphones and tablets, and specialized support software informed by HCI research has created new opportunities for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technologies. However, it is unclear to what degree these opportunities have been realized in practice. We conducted a field study to explore the use of one such application, TalkingTiles, by individuals with aphasia. Following a training session and one week of use, we conducted interviews with participants, their partners, and their caregivers at a local support facility. We found that TalkingTiles can be effective in supporting communication when used in concert with other communication methods, and when time can be invested in customizing the app. We discuss our findings, and implications for design with respect to customizability, simplicity, and the limitations of interactive surfaces in supporting communication.

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