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D Jeffery Higginbotham1, Howard Shane, Susanne Russell

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) access is more than just operating devices. This study broadens the concept to include human factors for successful social interaction and communication.

Area of Science:

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Historically, AAC access focused on physical device operation.
  • Recent research expanded the concept to include human factors in social interactions.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for effective AAC use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To broaden the understanding of AAC communication access.
  • To propose a conceptual framework for examining AAC access.
  • To evaluate recent advances and discuss challenges in AAC technology access.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific and technical advances in AAC.
  • Conceptual analysis of communication access in AAC.
  • Discussion of challenges in accessing AAC technologies.

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Main Results:

  • AAC access encompasses physical, cognitive, and social human factors.
  • Recent technological and scientific advances offer new possibilities for AAC access.
  • Significant challenges remain in ensuring equitable AAC access across diverse communication activities.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive framework is needed to understand and improve AAC access.
  • Addressing human factors is key to successful AAC implementation in social contexts.
  • Continued research and development are essential to overcome existing barriers to AAC access.