Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Journals "Universal Access in the Information Society"
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Are electronic white canes better than traditional canes? A comparative study with blind and blindfolded participants
(Universal Access in the Information Society;20 (2021), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-17)Visually impaired individuals often rely on assistive technologies such as white canes for independent navigation. Many electronic enhancements to the traditional white cane have been proposed. However, only a few of these ... -
Elderly-centered usability heuristics for augmented reality design and development
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Augmented reality (AR) technology is making rapid progress and gaining high popularity, substantially due to the variety of new possibilities that it can ofer to its users, including the elderly population. However, there ... -
Is there an imbalance in the supply and demand for universal accessibility knowledge? Twenty years of UAIS papers viewed through the lens of WCAG
(Universal Access in the Information Society;21 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-14)Purpose: Some universal accessibility practitioners have voiced that they experience a mismatch in the research focus and the need for knowledge within specialized problem domains. This study thus set out to identify the ... -
To wrap or not to wrap? A study of how long words are split when reflowed on magnified web pages
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Many low-vision users adjust the browser zoom level to make text more comfortable to read. Responsive websites attempt to fit the content within the viewport width, but several types of problems can potentially occur; ... -
What do faculty members know about universal design and digital accessibility? A qualitative study in computer science and engineering disciplines
(Universal Access in the Information Society;Volume 21, issue 2; Special Issue : UAIS 20th Anniversary Issue, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-29)Purpose: Students in higher education are a diverse group comprising people with different backgrounds and abilities. Regulations require that digital learning materials and platforms employed in higher education accommodate ...