Leveraging crowds and clouds

Abstract

This paper discusses our research project for using an intercommunity approach to combine technical web solutions from many online communities into one tool that can provide simplified web pages to users with cognitive disabilities who find traditional websites difficult to use. We discuss our current progress, future directions, and benefits to the accessibility community as a whole.

The challenges of Web accessibility: The technical and social aspects of a truly universal Web

“…Alternatively, if a person who used a wheelchair approached the same machine, their preferences would lead to the interface putting the touchscreen buttons towards the bottom of the screen within easy reach of the user. Essentially, the digital device and working environment would adapt to the context of the user and their specialised requirements (Raman, 2008;Hoehl, 2012;Miñón, et al, 2013;Hubbell, 2014).…”