Understanding and Amplifying Labor among Content Creators with Disabilities

Abstract

My research combines field observations, interview, and design exploration methods to understand content creation practices involving disabled creators and, at times, their caregivers and collaborators. This analysis investigates the varying ways in which disabled creators approach their labor across different creative modalities and spaces. Further, it reveals how their practices might be shaped by broader social issues around disability such as ableism and marginalization from traditional workplaces. In doing so, I uncover the ways technology can both support and hinder the goals of these creators. Insights from this work can inform future directions and opportunities for research that supports and recognizes the contributions of disabled creators. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Empirical studies in accessibility.